John Zelazny is the Chair of the Trout Conservancy's Board of Directors. John dreamed of trout and mountains while a youngster in Texas, and has devoted a life of biology and conservation advocacy to the well-being of wild trout in the northern Rockies. After moving to Montana in the 1980's, John became an ardent flyfisher, and soon thereafter an ardent crusader for preserving and maintaining the parts of Montana's natural world where wild trout live. John still dreams of trout, and the clear, dancing mountain streams that support them.
Russell Parks is the Secretary of the Trout Conservancy's Board of Directors.Russell Parks hails from Texas originally and has worked and played in the outdoors from a very young age. He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Sciences, and eventually received a Master's in Science from Miami University, Ohio. Focusing on Outdoor Education for the next several years, Russell worked for different university, therapeutic, and private programs. He is currently the owner of The Missoulian Angler Fly Shop, and continues to focus on education on the water as a Montana fly fishing guide. The mission of The Trout Conservancy plays an important role in his daily life, and business, as it seeks to provide long term solutions for the next generations to enjoy.
Lynda Wightman is the Treasurer of Trout Conservancy's Board of Directors. She was born in Polson, MT and is currently living in Missoula. Lynda studied horticulture, irrigation and landscape design at the University of Oregon, Cuyamaca College, and Lane Community College. She is involved in various associations pertaining to water conservation; outdoor environments; irrigation for turf and landscape. Lynda has been an avid outdoors person for most of her life and enjoys learning/ sharing knowledge of streams, waterways (quality and quantity), etc., with anyone possible. Lynda says, "I’m very thrilled to be a part of the Trout Conservancy’s efforts."
David Berkoff is an at-large member of Trout Conservancy's Board of Directors.
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