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Staff

Susan Davies - Executive Director

susan-bio“Not born here – but got here as fast as I could.” With teachers as parents, summers were spent camping at various National Parks. The family traveled with a stockpile of peanut butter and Dinty Moore’s beef stew.

After 30 years in television journalism Susan was dismayed to learn her favorite Colorado Springs  “environmental source” was retiring. That sorrow lessened considerably when TOSC offered her Dan Cleveland’s position. And while Dan set the bar high, the transition has been relatively easy thanks to staff and board support.

Most weekends you’ll find Susan, Bill, daughter Betsy and energetic golden retriever, Isabella out on a trail. One of her favorites - Contemplative Trail, Red Rock Canyon.

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Vince Cloward – Program Director

vince-bioVince has dedicated the past 20 years of his life to the conservation of lands and waters throughout west. He founded a successful watershed non-profit in Northern California and has managed several large scale restoration projects, as well as outdoor educational programs that have served over 30,000 students and educators.

Vince moved to Colorado Springs last December and is quickly getting to know the local mountains, rivers and trails. His favorite local trail is the Silver Cascade Falls Trail in Cheyanne Canyon. A river rat by choice, he will likely be found rafting a swollen mountain stream in the spring, or dreaming of rivers yet to be run.

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Bill Koerner – Advocacy Director

bill-bioBorn into an adventuring family in southern California, Bill grew up experiencing the wilds of the Sierra Nevada and the desert southwest.

As a public official for the City of Manitou Springs, Bill led the effort establishing the first publically funded open space, trails and parks program in the region. Bill also served on the City of Colorado Springs TOPS Working Committee, the TOPS extension campaign committee and the TOSC Board. He is currently advocating for Section 16, White Acres, Corral Bluffs, Smith Creek, trails and bicycling and is leading the TOSC Sustainable Parks Initiative, to establish a sustainable parks program for Colorado Springs and El Paso County.

There are always more mountains to climb, places to experience and adventures to live.

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Linda Hodges – Office Coordinator

linda-bioUpon arrival in Colorado Springs, Linda volunteered for TOSC until Dan offered to officially bring her on board.

She’s been with TOSC on and off since 2001 – as Office Coordinator, Assistant Director, and recently back again as Office Coordinator.

She got her feet wet working to save Red Rock Canyon and became dedicated to open space advocacy. Linda currently serves on the TOPS Working Committee.

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