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Smoky Mountians

About Us

The Foothills Land Conservancy was founded in 1985 and opened an office with full time staff in 1992.  The organization is led by a volunteer Board of Directors, from which officers are elected.  It has an Executive Director, staff, and offices in Maryville, Tennessee. 

Foothills Land Conservancy Board of Directors

  • Ellis Bacon
  • Douglas Berry,President
  • Ernie Blankenship
  • Bettye Carver
  • Ed Caudill
  • Cheryl Coleman
  • David Fielder
  • Judi Forkner
  • Mark Hartsoe
  • Jeanie Hilten
  • Mark Jendrek
  • Lewis Kearney
  • Lewis Kinnard
  • Vernon Lix
  • Bob Merriman
  • Billy Minser
  • Bob Rusk
  • Jim Stovall
  • R.B. Summitt
  • Michael K. Suttles
  • Bob Van Hook
  • Donna  Young

Individual members may serve two staggered, three year terms.  No one may serve more than three consecutive terms.  Board responsibilities include: fundraising, policy making, long range planning, land protection, and a range of specialized volunteer activities.