Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation

Meet our Board of Directors these dedicated individuals volunteer there time to keep this foundation up and running.
Peter B. Lewis President	Beginning with broadcast radio and television, Peter is celebrating 40 years in aural and visual communications industries. He founded AUDISEE/Sound in 1988 to produce sound environments for exhibitions and large public spaces. As creative consultant to NIKE, he designed the Sound of Nike Town retail stores and Nike Parks at both the Olympics and World Cup and dozens of specialty presentation programs. Peter is a longtime member of AFTRA, a published author of non-fiction and Executive Director of the CarTours Foundation, a non-profit organization which produces educational and interpretive audio tours for National Parks and Historic Byways. CarTours was awarded a contract by the Army Corps of Engineers to produce a Driving Tour for the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial.
Darrell E .Lewis Treasurer	Over 35 years experience working for three Federal land management agencies. Served over 20 years as Chief, Natural Resources Management Branch in the Headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. National Society for Park Resources member. Served as member of NSPR board for two terms and as President for one term. Recipient of the Meritorious Civilian Service Award from the Corps of Engineers, the William Penn Mott, Jr. Award for Meritorious Service from the National Society for Parks and Recreation, the Recreation Legends Award from the American Recreation Coalition, National Recreation Resource Leadership Award from the National Association of Recreation Resource Planners and the Legends of Parks and Recreation Program designation by The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Undergraduate (Washington State University) and masters degrees (The University of Michigan) in natural resources.
Debby Chenoweth Membership	2002 - Jan 2007 Chief of Operations, GS-15, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District. Professional public administrator with 34 years experience balancing the needs and desires of the public with the authorities and resources available to meet those demands. Managed public facilities and lands for multiple purposes to optimize use while assuring sustainability for the future. Education: B.S. Natural Resources Management, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Awards: Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal; Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal; Meritorious Civilian Service Award; 4 Commander Awards, Woman of the Year, Ohio River Division; Women's Role Model Award for DOD. Founder and Life member National Association for Interpretation; past Board Member for National Society for Parks and Recreation.
John Luzader Ad Hoc	Born in Virginia, Mr. Luzader has been exposed to professional history all of his life. An instructor, educator and interpretive presenter in national, state and local parks and historic sites, colleges and private organizations, winner of numerous master interpreter awards and author of over 200 published professional papers in national and international newsletters, magazines and professional source books with a focus on military history. John is a member of numerous historical associations and currently a member of NAI where he was Past Chair and is currently Vice Chair of the Cultural Interpretation and Living History Section. John also currently serves on or is a consultant for numerous non-profit boards.
David Wahus Secretary	Dave Wahus retired after 34 years of service from the Corps of Engineers in June 2000, where he held the position of Chief of Recreation Programs. He spent ten years in the Army as an Engineer Officer and is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. He served as a Senior Program Analyst on the staff of the President's Commission on National Recreation Lakes. Dave is a 1999 recipient of the William Pen Mott, Jr. Award of Excellence. He holds degrees from North Dakota State University in Agricultural Education (BS) and from the University of Missouri in Engineering Management (BS). Dave works as a consultant in meeting planning, design, facilitation, and the preparation of meeting proceedings. He has worked with stained glass since 1990 and owns and operates a stained glass studio in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. He enjoys fly fishing in his spare time.
Rich Deline Director	Founder and key principal of Executive Productions-Seattle (EPS), a multimedia production company. Graduated in Forestry Engineering with a minor in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington. A member and major sponsor of NAI and numerous historical societies with a focus on cultural history. Rich is also a founding board member of the Partnership for the National Trails System. Rich has worked as a contractor and consultant for the Corps nationwide for over 20 years helping upgrade visitor center facilities. He has prepared command briefings for many Seattle District Commanders. Rich has an intimate working knowledge of the Corps from an "outsider" perspective. EPS was contracted by the Corps to produce the official film for the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial and Rich was the official photographer and filmmaker for Corps sponsored Bicentennial Signature events.
Amy Mossett Director	A Mandan/Hidatsa member of the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota was the National Coordinator for Tribal Involvement with the National Council of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial. Mossett was also a member of the North Dakota Governor's Lewis and Clark Advisory Committee. In 2002, the National Guard Bureau presented Mossett with their Eagle Award, the highest civilian award, for her work in the National Bicentennial Commemoration. Amy is the nation's foremost expert on the story of Sacagawea. She has been invited to the nation's capitol on four occasions to celebrate and honor Sacagawea. In January 2001, Amy accepted a citation from President Bill Clinton, conferring honorary military status to Sacagawea. She has lived most of her life along the Little Missouri River in western North Dakota and is a graduate of Minot State University and the University of North Dakota. Amy currently lives in Bismarck, ND and is the Executive Director for the Northern Plains Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and interpreting the heritage of the Upper Missouri River.