Our Staff
Todd Elsworth, Executive Director
Todd brings decades of entrepreneurial event production, marketing experience, and business development with a focus in community collaboration. Todd has proudly served on start-up boards, worked for local and global non-profits, and managed his own consulting business and freelance writing projects.
Connect with Todd on LinkedIn.
Elizabeth Nelson, Director of Programs
Elizabeth has a passion for public health and spending time outdoors. She has a broad range of experience running her own business and working in nonprofit and government organizations. Her program management, graphic design, and marketing skills combined with her background in public health bring a unique perspective to her work. She enjoys hiking, running, playing soccer, and exploring new trails with her two daughters and pup.
Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn.
Recreation Northwest Board of Directors
We are directed by a volunteer Board of Directors. They provide support, guidance, and leadership while fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to the organization.
Board of Directors
President – Kristi Kucera, Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures
Vice-President – Jack Pflueger, Entrepreneur
Treasurer – Dr. Jasmine Goodnow, WWU Recreation and Management Leadership
Secretary – Dr. Greg Anderson, Family Care Network
Past President – Andrew Olive, Coastal Insurance
Al Ragan, Adventurer
We also have gratitude for those that volunteered as past Board of Directors, Northwest Traverse Crew, Parkscriptions Advisory Committee, and on our Washington Outdoor Business Alliance Advisory Team. It sure takes a village!
