Friends of Land Between the Lakes
Administration
The vision of the Land Between The Lakes Association; Friends of Land Between The Lakes is to be a growing organization which continues to be a productive partner of the managing agency for the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.
To that end, the Land Between the Lakes Association employs a diversely talented team focused on preserving and promoting all aspects of the lands and wildlife of Land Between the Lakes, as well as hosting, instructing, and entertaining our many types of visitors.
Facility Leadership
Functional Leadership
Elaine Jackson
Executive Director
Administration & Funds Development
ejackson@friendsoflbl.org
270.924.2077
Steve Nolen
Deputy Director/Special Events Coordinator
Administration & Special Events
snolen@friendsoflbl.org
270.924.2174
Vincent Risner
Business Officer/Technical Support
Business, Finances, & Technology
vrisner@friendsoflbl.org
270.924.2018
Savana Cotton
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Activities & Clean Ups
volunteer@friendsoflbl.org
270.924.2007
Bryan Blaylock
Merchandise Coordinator
Gift Shop Merchandise & Sales
bblaylock@friendsoflbl.org
270.924.2177
Laura Phelps
Environmental Education Coordinator
Educational Development & School Grant Program
lcaudill@friendsoflbl.org
270.924.2165
Louis Driver
Group Scheduling Clerk
Scheduling & Website Development
ldriver@friendsoflbl.org
270.924.2020
Board of Trustees
Burneda Koenig
Board Chair
Almo, KY
Tom Trenkle
Chair Elect
Aurora, KY
Phillip Toon
Past President
Boaz, KY
Nancy (Nan) Waldrop
Treasurer
Cadiz, KY
Pam Ashmore
Secretary
Cadiz, KY
Michael Brewer
Paducah, KY
Linda Jones
Cadiz, KY
Garnett Ladd
Clarksville, TN
John Rufli
Cadiz, KY
Gregory Waldrop
Cadiz, KY
John Westfall
Cadiz, KY
Susan “Ski” Witzofski
Dover, TN
Colin Wyatt
Murray, KY
Noelle Thompson
Cadiz, KY
William Futrell
Golden Pond Planetarium
Earth Science emphasis & Observatory
bfutrell@friendsoflbl.org
270.924.2243
Sarah Shackleford
The Homeplace Working Farm and Agricultural Museum
Cultural History & Living History Museum & Hands on History Farm
sshackleford@friendsoflbl.org
931.232.6457
John Pollpeter
Woodlands Nature Station
Environmental Education & Wildlife Plantlife emphasis
jpollpeter@friendsoflbl.org
270.924.2294
Special Events Leadership [Facility Specific Focus]
Golden Pond Planetarium
Celestial Education, Earth Science, Weather, National Astronomy Day, Laser Light Shows, Summer Nights Star Party, Christmas Shows, Others
The Homeplace Working Farm and Agricultural Museum
Historical Education, Children’s Day on the Farm, Quilting Bee, Pickin’ Party (Old-Time Music Festival), Independence Day Celebratio
Woodlands Nature Station
Environmental Education, Eagle Viewing on land and on the lake, Girl Scout Day, Hummingbird Festival, Cool Critters, Wolf Week, Howl-O-Ween, Others
