Jack Henderson, French Broad Paddle Trail Manager
As French Broad Paddle Trail Manager, Jack works with a variety of partners to create, maintain, and improve public river access points, campsites, signage, and information; remove garbage; clear blockages; and host events focused on celebrating and learning about the river.
Jack has lived in Western North Carolina since 2010. After graduating from Appalachian State University, he worked for several regional and national nonprofits, focusing on outdoor recreation, public land and river management, private land conservation, community-oriented stewardship, volunteer coordination, water quality monitoring, stream restoration, and mapping.
Jack loves human-powered recreation, with a special affinity for remote rivers and rocky trails. In his free time, he can often be found where there is greenery and gradient.
