Vacant, Advisory Board Chairman
Representing the Accounting Industry
Mr. Richard Linford
Co-owner, ECHO: The Wilderness Company
Representing the Outfitter and Guide Industry
Mr. Linford has served as an officer of American Outdoors, American Rivers, Inc., and other outfitter and river-running organizations, and the board of American Rivers, Inc. an organization committed to conservation and restoration of free-flowing risers and their watersheds.
Ms. Ramona Sakiestewa
Artist and Native American Fine Arts Consultant
Representing the Traditional Arts and Crafts Industry
Ms. Sakiestewa's work has been exhibited in various museums and arts centers throughout the country. She has served as an arts administrator for the New Mexico State Arts Agency, as President of the Southwestern Association on Indian Affairs, and as Chair of the New Mexico State Arts Commission.
Ms. Michele Michalewicz
Chairman of the Board, National Tour Association
Representing the Tourism Industry
Ms. Michalewicz is President and co-owner of Western Leisure, Inc., and currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of the National Tour Association (NTA). She served as Chairman of the Education Committee in 2000, was co-chair of the 2006 NTA Annual Convention and has served on the NTA Board of Directors since 2005.
Mr. Courtland Nelson
Director, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Trails
Representing State Parks and Recreation Programs
Mr. Nelson is the Director of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Trails and Parks where he oversees 67 State parks and 9 State recreation areas, in addition to archaeological sites, campsites and snowmobile trails. Mr. Nelson is active in State tourism activities, research dealing with barriers to participation in outdoor recreation and several regional initiatives with scientific and university organizations, including the NPS.
Mr. Blake Yeaman
President and Owner of Yeaman, LLC
Representing the Hospitality Industry
Mr. Yeaman is the President and owner of Yeaman, LLC, a business strategy and marketing firm. He has served as the Director of Corporate Marketing at Hornblower, Inc., a cruise vessel and events company. He has a depth of experience in the passenger vessel industry as well as marketing and technology.
Vacant
Representing Non-Profit Conservation Parks and Recreation Industries
Last updated: January 16, 2020