Full-Time Team Members

We are FIND Outdoors, and that’s exactly what we help people do.

Natalie Britt

President/CEO

A passionate nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience. Dedicated to all things outdoors including mountain biking, paddling and backpacking. Natalie loves cooking for friends, drinking local beer, spending time with her Boston Terrier, Penelope and cheering on SEC Football.

Crystal Reese

Chief Financial Officer

Crystal has worked in the nonprofit field for over 30 years (11 of those years with FIND), doing what she loves to do. She loves her family and vacationing, when there is time, and looks forward to one day traveling the states in an RV.

Beth Hooper

Chief Operating Officer

A people person with a love for retail and the great outdoors found her dream job when she came to work for FIND Outdoors seven years ago. Beth enjoys spending time camping and boating at the lake, antiquing and binge watching True Crime television.

Lee Henderson-Hill

Chief Development Officer

A native of western North Carolina, Lee grew up enjoying the Great Smoky Mountains and for the past 25 years she has been a community and nonprofit professional working in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lee found her passion at FIND by bringing together her love for outdoor spaces, youth and travel. She is a lifelong Girl Scout, avid traveler (both domestic and internationally) and a proud owner of a motor coach that carries her spouse, children and grandchildren throughout the US.

Sharon Tam

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

A dedicated lifelong educator, Sharon has worked for FIND for three years. She loves spending time with her family and two adorable grandchildren. Sharon has a passion for the outdoors and traveling the country with her hubby and pup.

Richard Coadwell

RETAIL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Born and raised in New Zealand, Richard grew up exploring the outdoors by kayak, foot and bike. He continues his outdoor adventures alongside his wife and son.

Brooke McGuire

Retail Operations Assistant

Brooke has been with the FIND Outdoors sales team for around three years so far and has loved the opportunity to work for her first nonprofit. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, being outside in the warm weather and walking her pooch.

Angie McGee

FINANCE MANAGER

Angie loves spending time with her family of two daughters, sweet grandson and two dogs. She is very passionate about her job, living each day to the fullest and enjoying life.

Clay Wooldridge

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Cheerleader for public lands, making good music with, and for, his friends and clean water; Lover of the Pisgah, birds, salamanders, creeks (and the trout that live in them) and Alabama football. Endeavoring to be a good dad and husband, and worthy team member of the crew at FIND Outdoors.

Cory Blackwell

FACILITIES & OPERATIONS ASSisTant

Cory is an NC native that enjoys any opportunity outside and has worked in such spots as Yellowstone and Olympic National Parks and the Uncompahgre. He spends his time playing in the dirt or playing his six string.

Christy Ralston

MANAGER – Cradle of forestry

Christy, originally from the Adirondacks in upstate New York, fell in love with western NC and moved here in ’98. She worked as a backcountry ranger, managing trails and overseeing several large outdoor programs. Christy encourages responsible recreational opportunities for anyone looking to utilize our amazing forests.

Stephanie Bradley

EDUCATION manager – Cradle of Forestry

Has been working in the environmental education field for the last 13 years, and for nonprofits for the last 8 years. Stephanie loves studying wildlife, exploring nature, playing with dogs, especially pugs and crafting of all sorts.

Matt Christian

Pisgah Visitor Center –
Assistant Manager

When Matt is not trail running or mountain biking, you can FIND him continuing his nearly 25-year career in the outdoor industry. He’s grateful for his two awesome daughters and his motley group of friends.

Dan Woodall

Regional Facilities & Operations Director

Growing up bass fishing Alabama’s lakes and rivers, Dan’s dedication to recreation on public lands runs deep. Over the last 6 years, he has worked closely with USFS to operate campgrounds and recreation areas. When not at work, Dan enjoys riding his bike, bass fishing, and making music with friends.

Tommy Turk

Facilities & Operations Director
gEORGIA

Tommy comes to FIND after a 33-year career with Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, and served for over 12 years as Regional Manager, supervising 22 State Parks. He has been a member of the Georgia DNR Search and Rescue team since 1997 and enjoys kayaking and woodworking in his spare time.

BRITTNEY & JOEY SANTIAGO

mANAGERS – gLADIE vISITOR cENTER
kENTUCKY

Before discovering their passions with FIND, Brittney and Joey were full-time travelers, roaming the country in their vintage camper van and exploring our public lands in-depth. In their free time they love traveling to new places, enjoying live music or exploring trails with their dog, Rigby.

Parker Hollifield

Manager – Anna Ruby Falls Recreation ARea gEORGIA

A retired school teacher of 32 years and Forest Service employee, Parker has been with FIND Outdoors for a whopping 14 years. Native to the North Georgia mountains, his ancestors can be traced back to the 1700’s. He enjoys being with his family and five wonderful grandchildren and they are often spoiled by their paw paw and mimi Hollifield.

Matt Summers

Assistant Manager – Anna Ruby falls
Georgia

Matt is a retired Air Force jet engine mechanic and proud native of White County. After traveling the world, Matt returned back to White County to settle down and is now married with three children. He spends free time working around his house on various projects, but has always enjoyed playing in the outdoors.

Liberti Gates

Georgia EDUCATION Manager

Liberti came to FIND straight out of the University of Georgia, where she was studying wildlife and environmental education. You can usually catch her outside camping and hiking with her chocolate lab, Mocha.

Tracie Allison

STore Manager – Anna Ruby falls
Georgia

Tracie has been working for FIND for eight years after searching for a career that involved her love for the outdoors. She is a whiz at interacting with visitors to the site, which she does with a smile on her face daily. In her spare time, you’ll FIND Tracie hanging with her son and family, and maybe getting out to hike and travel.

Clinton Wickers

Pisgah Manager
North Carolina

Clinton worked for FIND previously as an educator, and more recently as a Forest Service seasonal employee. His valuable knowledge of facility management brought him back to FIND in his new role. You can find him fishing and hiking in Pisgah whenever he has spare time.

Rachel Rector

Manager – Northwest Trading Post
North Carolina

Rachel has been on a journey to “FIND” our nonprofit for several years, and once she became the manager of the Northwest Trading Post she was able to fulfill that journey. Rachel works hard to meet the needs of our visitors, while feeling the gratification of doing something she loves at the same time. She loves hiking the Parkway with her family and promoting a healthier lifestyle for 2022!

Dru Cosner

Manager – Brasstown Bald
Georgia

Dru comes to FIND after attending Young Harris College and four years working as a seasonal for Georgia State Parks. He spent the next 18 years working for State and local law enforcement agencies. Dru currently lives within sight of Brasstown, where his family enjoys hiking and exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Love the RV life?

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Being a campground host is an exciting opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new friends and provide assistance and information to visitors.

Our story is rooted in education about the FOREST.

Our passion is to help people become INSPIRED.

Our goal is to help people connect with NATURE.

Our drive is to help people learn through DISCOVERY.