Board of Directors
The PLF is led by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors comprises Officers, Directors at Large, and State Representatives. In addition, there are three honorary Board members and two Ex Officio members. The PLF is an “all-volunteer” organization. No officers or Board members receive compensation.
Within the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee comprises the officers of the PLF.
Effective January 1, 2024
Executive Committee
Mary Jo Rugwell, President
Don Simpson, Vice-President
Beau McClure, Vice-President, Operations
Ray Brady, Vice-President for DC Affairs & Secretary
Mark Davis, Treasurer
Directors at Large
Student Congress Representative
State Representatives
Alaska – Meg Jensen
Arizona – Beau McClure
California – Thomas Zale
Colorado – Jack Placchi
Idaho – Nancy Haug
Midwest & Eastern States – Jeff Holdren
Montana – Peter Bierbach
Oregon/Washington – Mike Haske
Utah – Bill Lamb
Wyoming – Bill LeBarron
Ex Officio
National Association of Forest Service Retirees – Steve Ellis