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Candidate Profiles (Posted: 2016-09-14)

John Caffry
I have been an ADK member since 1985, and have been the Chapter Chair for the past year. I have also served ADK in many other capacities, such as member of Chapter Executive Committee since 1987; former Chapter Publicity Committee Chair and Second Vice Chair; Chapter Secretary since 2006; former member of ADK Board of Directors and Executive Committee; former chair of ADK Headquarters Committee; current member (since 1988), and former chair, of ADK Conservation Committee, and participated in the Adopt a Lean-to program for 10 years. I am a native of Glens Falls, currently living there with my wife, Ellen. I am a member of the Caffry & Flower law firm in Glens Falls. Occasionally, I can find time for hiking, paddling and all varieties of skiing.

Maureen Coutant
I have been an active member of ADK-GFS since the early 1990s. I've led hikes, chaired the nominating committee, served in the Vice Chair positions, and as the Chapter Chair twice. For the Club, I chair the Lake George Property Committee and organize workdays. I've helped out with other nonprofits and know that it's hard to find volunteers, so I'm always willing to help out when I can. As Vice Chair, I help the Chapter in any way that I can and that will hopefully include finding someone willing to become 1st Vice Chair in 2017 (or by the end of 2016) to learn about the Executive Committee and be able to fill in when John's term expires. I'll stick around and give you a hand!

Steve Mackey
I have been an active member with the Glens Falls/Saratoga Chapter since the early 80s. I served as Conservation Chairman for a couple of years back when the "Crane Pond Road Closure" and the "Big Cedar Swamp & Earltown" were big issues. I also have participated in the Adopt- a- Lean-To program, with "Jungle" Jim Mosher, taking care of Ward Brook Lean-to, for over twenty five years. I lead hikes regularly and am the "Winter Weekend Coordinator". I own and operate the Luzerne Market and have been in business for 35 years.

Kathi Noble
I have been a member of the ADK for many years, becoming involved with the Glens Falls /Saratoga Chapter since 2011 when my husband and I took over as Fire Tower Challenge Correspondents. I recently retired after 34 years of teaching special education. I fill my days hiking, biking, skiing, paddling and many other outdoor activities. I also volunteer at a local food pantry and as a ski instructor at the Double H Winter Adaptive Ski Program.

William Wasilauski
I have been a member of the ADK, Glens Falls/Saratoga Chapter since 2008. I have enjoyed participating in many club outings, events and activities. As an ADK member, I have volunteered for the RAGNAR Relay for the past 3 years. I do trail work with the 46ers and participated in ADK’s 2015 National Trails Day Event at Cranberry Lake. After retiring several years ago, I now work for the NYS Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (Disaster Assistance). In my free time, I like to walk, hike, ski (Alpine & Nordic), and go fishing.

Tammara Van Ryn
I am the executive director of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and works with land conservation organizations across the US from an office in Saratoga Springs. I have extensive experience in nonprofit governance and management and knowledge of conservation issues in New York and beyond.  I have been a member of the ADK Glens Falls/Saratoga chapter for many years and loves to hike and canoe. I became a director in 2016 to combine my passion for the Adirondacks with my knowledge of nonprofits.

Dan Kane
I have been an ADK-GFS member and an ADK 46r for a number of years. I am retired after working for the Warren County Planning and Community Development Department for over twenty years as County Planner and as a Government and Social Studies teacher for 14 years at Queensbury High School. For the past 30 years, I have also been employed as a NYS licensed realtor with ReMax in Queensbury. I have been a high school varsity basketball referee for 39 years and volunteer with community service organizations in the Qsby-GF area along with my Therapy Dog, Marcy. For ADK, I am active as a volunteer Summit Steward, Winter Host at JBL, Campground Host at Heart Lake, Trails Committee Vice Chair, member of the Ad-hoc Marketing Committee, and I am currently serving as a Director on the Board representing the Glens Falls –Saratoga Chapter.

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