MountainStrong Hurricane Recovery Fund

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of our community.

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Central Regional Office

MountainTrue's Central Regional Office and headquarters is located in Asheville, serving all 26 counties in our organization's footprint.
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About the Central Regional Office

29 N. Market Street, Suite 610
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 258-8737

The Central Regional Office partners with and serves communities in Buncombe, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, and Yancey counties through the following programs and initiatives:

 

Central Region Team

Bob Wagner

Bob Wagner

Executive Director

Julie Mayfield

Julie Mayfield

Senior Policy Advisor

Gray Jernigan

Gray Jernigan

Deputy Director & General Counsel

Karim Olaechea

Karim Olaechea

Deputy Director of Strategy & Communications

Anna Alsobrook

Anna Alsobrook

French Broad Riverkeeper

Susan Bean

Susan Bean

Housing & Transportation Director

Adam Bowers

Adam Bowers

Development Director

Hartwell Carson

Hartwell Carson

Clean Waters Director

Amy Finkler

Amy Finkler

Development & Engagement Manager

Jack Henderson

Jack Henderson

French Broad Paddle Trail Manager

Chris Joyell

Chris Joyell

Healthy Communities Director

Josh Kelly

Josh Kelly

Resilient Forests Director

Katherine Stahl

Katherine Stahl

Public Lands Engagement Manager

Jon Stamper

Jon Stamper

River Cleanup Coordinator

Sydney Swafford

Sydney Swafford

Development & Operations Coordinator

Maddy Watson

Maddy Watson

Communications Manager

Volunteer with us!

We have many regular volunteer opportunities throughout the warmer months. Below are some of the ways you can get involved. Click the images to add your name to our volunteer roster. Please note that volunteer event dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions with short notice. Follow the MountainTrue Instagram and Facebook Page, as well as the French Broad Riverkeeper Instagram and Facebook Page, or email outings@mountaintrue.org to receive the most up-to-date information on event changes/cancellations.

Central Region News

Action Alert: Help Us Remove Debris From Our Rivers After Hurricane Helene

Action Alert: Help Us Remove Debris From Our Rivers After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene left our rivers devastated, and the need for action has never been more urgent. Debris and pollution are choking our waterways, threatening our environment, public safety, and economy. Take action now: Email your state legislators and tell them why restoring our rivers matters to you and our community.

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