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Contact a Grants Manager
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Clark County, Cowlitz County, Grays Harbor County, Lewis County, Pacific County, Skamania County, Wahkiakum County, Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW Recreation Grants),
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Program, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Youth Athletic Facilities, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Planning for Recreation Access
Ashly is an outdoor grants manager for the Recreation and Conservation Grants Section. She joined RCO in 2018 as a compliance specialist. She has spent most of her professional career managing and maintaining recreation sites for the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Ashly graduated from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, where she received her bachelor of science degree in natural resource management and biology. She is an avid outdoor recreationist who loves to hike, camp, hunt, and fish. When she is not outside, she can be found inside preserving summer for the winter in the form of jams, jellies, fruit butters, pickles, dried fruits, and canned vegetable, soups, and stews, basically anything that can be put in a mason jar.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
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No Child Left Inside, Outdoor Learning Grants
Beth is the statewide grants manager for the No Child Left Inside and Outdoor Learning Grants programs. She has a bachelor's degree in conservation biology and a minor in environmental education from Prescott College in Arizona and a master's degree in land planning and design from the Conway School in Massachusetts. Some of her past professional experience has included running a small business, environmental consulting, landscape design, volunteer coordination, wildlife rehabilitation, farming, horse training and riding instructor, preschool teacher, and director of a kindergarten through 12th-grade rock climbing program. Beth has served on several boards that focus on youth, farming, stewardship, and restoration. She enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and spending time outside with friends and family.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Department of Natural Resources (DNR Conservation Grants),
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Boating Infrastructure Grant Program, Education and Enforcement-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program, Farmland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Program, Forestland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Habitat Conservation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Trails-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program, Youth Athletic Facilities
DeAnn joined RCO in 2018 as an outdoor grants manager for the Recreation and Conservation Section. She has more than 27 years of land acquisition and grants management experience gained from two natural resources agencies: the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Department of Natural Resources. A native Washingtonian, DeAnn loves photography, live music, and is an enthusiastic animal lover. DeAnn enjoys the great outdoors, particularly Washington’s deep forests and coastline as well as the Columbia River Gorge and the San Juan Islands.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Chelan County, Douglas County, Ferry County, Okanogan County, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (Cle Elum Ranger District, Wenatchee River Ranger District, Chelan Ranger District, Entiat Ranger District, Methow Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District),
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Boating Infrastructure Grant Program, Education and Enforcement-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program, Farmland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Forestland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Program, Habitat Conservation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Trails-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program, Youth Athletic Facilities, Community Forests Program, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Planning for Recreation Access
Brian joined RCO in 2018 as an outdoor grants manager for the Recreation and Conservation Grants Section. A Washington native, Brian has lived and adventured throughout the state. With his background in trails and park development, he serves Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Ferry Counties; and the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Before joining the RCO team, he worked in camp management, government contract administration, and as an Adopt-A-Trail coordinator. Brian completed his bachelor’s degree in recreation and associate’s degree in computer programming. Eagerly pursuing new opportunities for learning and exploration, Brian often can be found in museums or on other adventures.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
King County (Seattle is managed separately), Department of Natural Resources (DNR State Lands Restoration), Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park,
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Habitat Conservation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Planning for Recreation Access, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Youth Athletic Facilities, Local Parks Maintenance Grants
Hayley joined RCO in October 2022 as an outdoor grants manager. She has worked in the parks and conservation field for a decade in roles as a park ranger and program/project manager at a variety of federal, state, regional, and nonprofit land management organizations. She holds a bachelor of arts in law, societies, and justice and a master of public administration, both from the University of Washington. She lives in Seattle with her husband and dog and enjoys hiking, camping, running, baking, theater, and board games.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Island County, San Juan County, Seattle, Skagit County, Spokane County,
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Boating Infrastructure Grant Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Planning for Recreation Access, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Youth Athletic Facilities
Allison joined RCO in 2018 as an outdoor grants manager for the Recreation and Conservation Grants Section. Allison was born and raised in Washington and considers both Spokane and Olympia her hometowns. She is a graduate of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and has her master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado. Before joining the RCO team, Allison spent 10 years in Colorado working at various nonprofit organizations, most recently at the Colorado Rural Health Center running a grant program through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In her spare time, she loves traveling, volunteering, concert-going, and spending time with friends and family.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Snohomish County, Department of Natural Resources (DNR Recreation Grants), Gifford Pinchot National Forest,
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Education and Enforcement-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program, Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Program, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Planning for Recreation Access, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Trails-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program, Youth Athletic Facilities
Dan joined RCO in 2004 as an outdoor grants manager in the Recreation and Conservation Grant Section. He works with the Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, and Snohomish County, focusing mainly on trail grants. Dan’s experience includes 7 years with the states of Utah and Idaho as a park ranger. He earned a bachelor of science degree and a master’s degree from Utah State University as well as a master’s degree from the University of Idaho. He was raised in eastern Washington and enjoys the outdoors.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Clallam County, Jefferson County, Mason County, Whatcom County, Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW State Lands Restoration), Olympic National Forest, Olympic National Park,
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Farmland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Habitat Conservation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Youth Athletic Facilities, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Planning for Recreation Access
Andrea joined RCO in September 2022. Previously, she was an environmental planner with the Department of Fish and Wildlife where she managed contracts for the Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead team. She holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in environmental management from Yale University. She is an enthusiastic outdoor recreationist who loves water sports like kayaking and sailing, and also enjoys hiking and spending time in the great outdoors with her family.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
State Parks and Recreation Commission,
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Boating Infrastructure Grant Program, Community Forests Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Planning for Recreation Access, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Youth Athletic Facilities
Karl joined RCO in 2009 and is a senior outdoor grants manager for the Recreation and Conservation Grant Section. He manages a portfolio of grants and assists with policy and procedure development. Before coming to RCO, Karl negotiated commercial real estate leases for the then-Washington State Department of General Administration, and worked on a variety of real estate transactions for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Western Washington University and a master degree in public administration from The Evergreen State College in Olympia. Karl grew up in western Washington and enjoys music, softball, hiking, and camping with his family.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Clark County, Cowlitz County, Klickitat County, Skamania County, Wahkiakum County
Russell joined RCO in September 2023 as an outdoor grants manager with the Recreation and Conservation Grants Section. A Michigan native, he most recently worked as the recreation operations manager for Southfield, a suburb of Detroit. Before entering the parks and recreation profession, he worked for more than eight years in intercollegiate athletics at Indiana University, Fresno State University, and Michigan State University. He has a bachelor's degree in public affairs from Indiana University, is a certified park and recreation professional with the National Recreation and Parks Association, and in 2022 received a professional certificate in geographic information systems. Russell likes sports of all kinds and enjoys live music, bar trivia, playing cards, watching Jeopardy, occasionally screenwriting, canning veggies, quilting, and seeing new places.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Chelan County, Thurston County,
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Youth Athletic Facilities, Planning for Recreation Access
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW Conservation Grants), State Conservation Commission,
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Farmland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Forestland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Habitat Conservation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Youth Athletic Facilities, Community Forests Program, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Planning for Recreation Access
Kim is an outdoor grants manager in the Recreation and Conservation Grants Section specializing in programs related to conservation and farmland and forestland preservation. Before joining RCO in 2007, she worked at the Washington Department of Natural Resources in forest practices, habitat conservation planning, and timber sales. She came to Washington State after more than a dozen years working seasonal wildlife and conservation jobs with state and federal agencies across the United States. She studied wildlife biology at Colorado State University and has a master’s degree from The Evergreen State College.
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Adams County, Asotin County, Benton County, Columbia County, Franklin County, Garfield County, Grant County, Kittitas County, Klickitat County, Lincoln County, Pend Oreille County, Stevens County, Walla Walla County, Whitman County, Yakima County, Colville National Forest, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (Naches Ranger District), Umatilla National Forest,
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Education and Enforcement-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Trails-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program, Youth Athletic Facilities, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Planning for Recreation Access
Jesse started with RCO in 2018 as an outdoor grants manager in the Recreation and Conservation Grants Section. He assists RCO’s partners and grant recipients with proposal development and project management. Jesse came to RCO with 18 years of natural resources management experience from two different agencies: Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service. Jesse holds a bachelor of science degree in outdoor recreation management from Central Washington University. In his spare time, Jesse enjoys spending time with his family hiking, fishing, camping, and playing some acoustic guitar!
Handling recreation and conservation grants:
Kitsap County, Pierce County,
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Boating Facilities Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Recreational Trails Program, Youth Athletic Facilities, Local Parks Maintenance Grants, Planning for Recreation Access, Habitat Conservation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program
Henry joined RCO in January 2022 as an outdoor grants manager for the Recreation and Conservation Grants Section. Previously, he coordinated environmental and educational AmeriCorps programs with the Washington Service Corps in the Employment Security Department. He also has worked for the Nisqually Land Trust and Pacific Education Institute, and even spent time as an AmeriCorps member on a backcountry chainsaw crew in Eugene, Oregon. Henry graduated from Pacific Lutheran University’s International Honors Program in 2016 with a degree in environmental studies and communications. He is working toward a master's degree in public administration program at The Evergreen State College, focusing on public policy and the environment. When he’s not working, Henry enjoys kayaking, visiting museums, playing basketball, and hiking.