The Board of Friends of Snow Canyon is a dedicated group of local residents who care about the park and want to help preserve, protect, and support it. Members serve two-year terms and can be reappointed for future terms. If you have an interest in serving on the board, please contact us at friendsofsnowcanyon@gmail.com or make your interest known to a current board member.
Kristen Comella – Park Manager and Jesse Henderson – Assistant Park Manager- serve as nonvoting members. At least one of the park managers attends each meeting.
Board meetings are open to the public.
2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Otott - retired to Ivins from Southern California with his wife Denise in 2017 following a career in geology, engineering, and management. Over the years they passed through southwestern Utah many times with their children to camp in National Parks and wilderness areas throughout the western U.S. In retirement they enjoy jeeping and hiking in the spectacular color country, canyonlands and mountains of Utah which lies in the geological province known as the Colorado Plateau. George’s passion is studying the region’s geological history and rock formations, including the Navajo Sandstone splendidly showcased in Snow Canyon State Park.
Linda Neff - was hooked on Southern Utah after her first trip to the area over 15 years ago and was ecstatic to finally make the permanent move from Chicago to Ivins in 2012. She enjoys hiking, motorcycle riding, playing pickleball and waking up daily to our beautiful red mountains. Having worked the last 10 years prior to retirement in non-profit administration she is happy to use her skills in any way she can to preserve the beauty of this special place called Snow Canyon.
Lori Capshaw - was drawn to Snow Canyon after years of cycling and hiking through the park in anticipation of Ironman Triathlon races. After pursuing careers in event management, recruitment and most recently personal training, Lori settled in Ivins in view of Snow Canyon State Park. Having lived on Mount Tamalpais in the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 20 years, she has experienced the effect of explosive growth on national and state parks and is delighted to have the opportunity to work with others to preserve, protect and support Snow Canyon State Park.
Following careers in environmental remediation, energy conservation, telecommunications, and energy resource development spanning the intermountain west, the United Kingdom and the Middle East, Dean and his wife Helen were drawn to the diverse landscapes and outdoor activities readily accessible at the convergence of the Great Basin, Mojave Desert and Colorado Plateau. They enjoy exploring the region’s many canyon and mountain routes, and absorbing its rich history. As a lifelong outdoorsman, Dean turned his enthusiasm and energies toward conservation and preservation of the fragile natural habitats and resources of Snow Canyon State Park.
Ellen Nathan - came upon the beauty of Snow Canyon State Park in August 1995 while looking for land in Ivins. Many days were spent walking the trails of Snow Canyon State Park. Ellen found that she was continually amazed at the different features that the park has to offer. Ellen's professional background in management is an asset to the board at Friends of Snow Canyon and she can think of no better place to volunteer.
Building on three decades devoted to conserving and managing the Nation’s living marine resources, Alan is committed to helping ensure a bright future for Snow Canyon State Park. He has always been fascinated by the outdoors - from catching minnows as a kid in Colorado to exploring the urban wilderness of Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC. Reflecting this life-long interest in nature, he is captivated by the Park’s spectacular and unique beauty and recognized the need for the local community to aid in safeguarding its future.