CO-FOUNDER

His interest in Native American history, culture, and politics began more than sixty years ago at the age of 19 while working at a summer camp in North Carolina. Located in the traditional homeland of the Cherokee Nation, the camp encouraged respect for Native peoples and introduced both campers and counselors to Cherokee history and culture.

In the 1970s, he taught high school courses focused on Native American history, culture, and politics. Over the past thirty-five years, he has studied rock imagery sites throughout the Southwest and western United States.

In 1990, after learning of vandalism at a regional site, he co-founded Friends of Sierra Rock Art (FSRA) to help protect and preserve these important cultural resources. He currently serves as President of the Board.

VICE PRESIDENT

BOARD MEMBER

She is mostly retired following a long legal career. She has served on the Friends of Sierra Rock Art (FSRA) Board for more than fifteen years in many capacities, including past President.

For over ten years, she has been the editor of the FSRA newsletter, a role that continues to offer an ongoing learning experience. She has also traveled and studied throughout the Southwest with the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center.

Within FSRA, her work focuses on public outreach through events and fundraisers, as well as developing new forms of storytelling and education, including video and oral history projects.

BOARD MEMBER

She has been a member of Friends of Sierra Rock Art (FSRA) for more than twenty-five years and has served on the Board for many of those years. Her long involvement reflects a deep commitment to the preservation and appreciation of rock imagery and cultural landscapes throughout the western United States.

An avid photographer, she has documented numerous rock art sites through her photography, helping capture and share the beauty and significance of these places. She enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, and bike riding, interests that continue to support her connection to the landscapes where rock imagery is found.

BOARD MEMBER

She is a lifelong local who feels a deep connection to the natural landscapes of the region. Her love of walking in the woods and spending time outdoors has grown into a strong commitment to helping protect and preserve petroglyph sites and the cultural heritage they represent.

Through her involvement with Friends of Sierra Rock Art, she supports stewardship efforts that help ensure these fragile and irreplaceable places are respected and protected for future generations.

BOARD MEMBER

John joined Friends of Sierra Rock Art (FSRA) after a long professional career dedicated to preserving and protecting California’s natural resources. He spent much of his career with the California Conservation Corps (CCC), the state’s largest youth service program, and earlier worked with the U.S. Forest Service in Los Padres National Forest and with the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park.

After forty years of public service, John retired in 2018 from the CCC as District Director for the Tahoe Service District. During his tenure, he responded to many of California’s major emergencies, including wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. As the CCC’s Emergency Manager for several years, he coordinated large-scale emergency response efforts in partnership with multiple state agencies.

John’s interest in Native American history began while working on a backcountry trail crew in Yosemite National Park. Visits to the park’s museum sparked a deeper curiosity that led him to study Native tribes, ancient villages, and petroglyph sites. Prior to joining FSRA, he explored numerous rock art sites throughout California, Nevada, Colorado, and Utah.

He brings a strong commitment to protecting the rock art sites of the Sierra Nevada and to educating others about the importance of preserving Native cultural history.