Faces of Conservation

Kentucky Staff

Meet the staff of The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky

Jim & Sylvia AldrichJim and Sylvia Aldrich © TNC staff
Director of Stream & Wetland Restoration

Jim Aldrich has been with the Conservancy for over 20 years and now heads up the stream restoration  program.

Cathy Boyd, KY Director of OperationsCathy Boyd, Director of Operations in Kentucky and Tennessee © TNC Staff
Director of Operations

Cathy Boyd uses her skills and talents towards advancing operations and human resources in both Kentucky and Tennessee.

Terry Cook and familyTerry Cook with his family Photo © TNC staff
Kentucky's State Director

Terry Cook has been with the Conservancy for over 18 years, the last 3 as Kentucky's State Director.

Dian OsbourneDirector of Protection, Dian Osbourne Photo © TNC staff
Director of Protection

Dian Osbourne's responsibilities include buying and protecting land where ever the Conservancy works.

Jeffery Sole, Director of Conservation ProgramsJeff Sole, Director of Conservation Programs Photo © TNC staff
Director of Conservation Programs

Jeff Sole has been overseeing the conservation programs at the Conservancy in Kentucky for over 12 years.

Cadell Walker, Assoc. Dir. of PhilanthropyCadell Walker, Assoc. Director of Philanthropy © TNC staff
Director of Philanthropy

Cadell Walker is Kentucky's chief fundraiser.

Suzanne Crockett, Major Gifts ManagerSuzanne Crockett, Major Gifts Manager Photo © TNC staff
Major Gifts Manager

Suzanne Crockett is Kentucky's Major Gifts Manager

Mike HensleyMike Hensley © Mike Hensley
Green River Project Director

Mike Hensley lives and works in the Green River watershed.

Chris Minor, Director of Land ManagementChris Minor, the Conservancy's Director of Land Management in Kentucky at 300 Springs on the Green River. © TNC staff
Director of Land Management and Fire Manager for Kentucky

Chris Minor is both the Director of Land Management and the Fire Manager for Kentucky. Based in Morehead, Chris works throughout the state on Conservancy lands and partnerships.

Lisa Morris, Office ManagerOffice Manager, Lisa Morris Photo © TNC staff
Office Manager

Lisa Morris is the Office Manager for Kentucky.

Shelly MorrisShelly Morris, Western Kentucky Project Director Photo © TNC staff
Western Kentucky Project Director

Shelly Morris is from Benton, Kentucky where she works throughout the western part of the state.

Amanda SparrowAmanda Sparrow and boyfriend Mike hike the Appalachian Trail. Photo © TNC staff
Donor Relations Manager

Meet Amanda Sparrow, our Donor Relations Manager and Trustee Liaison.

Kentucky Seasonal Employee Mike LocatelliThe Nature Conservancy of Kentucky's seasonal Wildlife Technician, Mike Locatelli. © Courtesy/Mike Locatelli
Seasonal Employees

These temporary staff members are critical to advancing our mission in Kentucky.

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