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HRWC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition, Inc. is made up of appointed representatives from the Cherokee, Clay, and Blue Ridge Mountain Soil & Water Conservation Districts and the Cherokee, Clay, Towns and Union County Commissions. The eight appointed representatives then appoint at least one At-Large Director. Additional At-Large Directors are appointed to ensure adequate representation of the communities served by the Coalition, as long as geographic diversity is not compromised and Directors residing in one county do not constitute a majority. The total number of members shall not exceed seventeen (17).

OFFICERS

Robert Head, Chairperson

Representing the Union County Commissioner

Robert Head and his wife Stacy live in Union County where generations of his family have lived. Robert received a B.S. degree in Aerospace Administration with a Minor in Business Management from Middle Tennessee State University in 1991. For eleven years afterward, he owned and operated Mountain Building Supply in Blairsville. In 2003, he sold the business and returned to school. Robert is currently attending Cleveland State Community College in Tennessee to obtain A.A.S. degrees in Architectural and Civil Engineering Design. He also owns and works part-time for Butternut Creek Land Company. Robert was appointed by the Union County Commissioner to the HRWC Board of Directors in February 2008. Robert agreed to serve on the HRWC Board of Directors in order “to help make more people aware of how important clean water and water conservation are” to our communities and future prosperity.

Email: Robert Head

Johnny Strawn, Vice-Chairperson

Representing the Cherokee County SWCD

Johnny Strawn and wife, Pam, own Hanging Dog Valley Nursery in Murphy, a local wholesale nursery specializing in native trees, shrubs and plants. Johnny’s experience as a botanist, naturalist, and former USDA district conservationist make him a strong representative for the Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District. He and Pam have lived in Cherokee County for more than 30 years and have raised two children in the area. Johnny joined HRWC, first as an individual, then as a business member, in order to be part of the active protection of our watershed. He can often be found hiking and enjoying the paths at Murphy Riverwalk.

Email: John Strawn

Nancy Troxler, Secretary

At-Large, Cherokee County

A Cherokee County, NC resident for more than 30 years, Nancy Troxler joined the board in September 2009 to “play a more active role in protecting and improving the wondrous natural resources of these mountains.” After retiring from the nursing profession, Nancy has immersed herself in volunteerism, including 11 years on the board of directors at the John C. Campbell Folk School and 17 years as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Nancy is also involved with the Cherokee County HouseRaising Volunteers, Hinton Rural Life Center’s Samaritan's Promise, and the Murphy Riverwalk. She and her husband, Brian Mitchell, have two children. In 2004, Nancy and Brian participated in an HRWC restoration project along Little Brasstown Creek designed to minimize bank erosion and improve riparian buffer habitat. As for goals associated with her service to the board, Nancy’s interests lie in helping HRWC promote awareness of environmental issues to the next generation.

Email: Nancy Troxler

Brenda Hull, Treasurer

At-Large, Clay County

Brenda Hull has been a HRWC Board member since 2003. Brenda lives in Clay County, but works full time as a Biology/Ecology Professor at Young Harris College in Towns County. Brenda's primary professional interests lie in the field of ecology, ethology and ornithology. She enjoys traveling, photography and gardening in her spare time.

Email: Brenda Hull

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