Our Board, Advisory Council, Staff, and Past Presidents
Leadership
Board of Directors
- Rob Cochran - President
- Norm Miede - Vice President
- Scott Peterson - Treasurer
- Chris Johnson - Secretary
- Nan Adams
- Paul Buchanan
- Robin Conover
- Devin Floyd
- Faith Haber Galbraith
- Jeff Gould
- Jessi Hammond
- Charley Hankla
- Tim Harvey
- Jeff King
- Tyler Reedy
- Will Robinson
- Divya Shroff
- Marin Sieck
- Chris Sloan
- Ann Tidwell
- Nicole Hughes, YLC Intern
- Cat Royka, YLC Intern
Board of Advisors
- Ben Armistead
- Amy & Brannan Atkinson
- Karen & Pete Bird
- Jim Cooper
- Alfred Degrafinreid II
- Beth Halteman Harwell
- Douglass Johnson
- Margaret Henry Joyce
- Bev & Ken Leiser
- Ophelia & George Paine
- Ken Levitan
- Jeanie Nelson & Will Martin
- John Noel
- Dan Smith
- Marc Stengel
- Lester Turner, Jr.
- Phil Vassar
- Eugenia & Steve Winwood
- Charlie Wray
Past Presidents
Ann Tidwell
2004 - 2009
What You’re Doing Today
I enjoy frequent walks at Radnor and am still an enthusiastic member of the Friends of Radnor Lake Board of Directors
Biggest Challenge While Serving
Raising a huge amount of money in a very short time to purchase six lots adjacent to the South Cove Trail.
Proudest Accomplishment
Improvements we made including land acquisition, starting an exotic invasive plant removal program, and the Junior Ranger Program.
Magic Wand Wish
We will always have the strong volunteer leadership, and the state and federal support that we need to expand our boundaries, rid the land of exotic invasive plants, care for the park’s plants and wildlife, build new trails, and increase available parking to meet our future needs.
Charley Hankla
2010 - 2011
What You’re Doing Today
Retiring Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield US Inc, Industrial Real Estate
Biggest Challenge While Serving
2010 flood and all its ramifications. Reinvigorating the board of directors encouraging fundraising on grand scale even during a recession.
Proudest Accomplishment
During a recession, was able to negotiate and close two important properties on Harris Ridge, as well as other land purchases. Land accomplishments topped only by success of initiating and building the Barbara J Mapp Aviary and Education Center.
Magic Wand Wish
Birds of Prey Rehab Center with Flight Pens for the Aviary. Greenway from the park to Old Hickory Blvd. Gateway trail, parking lot and connector bridge from Franklin Road to Harris Ridge. And, of course, purchase of all remaining acreage surrounding the park.
Greer Tidwell
2012 - 2013
What You’re Doing Today
Deputy Commissioner Bureau of Conservation– TN Department of Environment & Conservation
Biggest Challenge While Serving
It was a sour day when the board discovered that a TVA gas pipeline was going through Radnor property. But lemons turned to lemonade when we received substantial funding to allow the easement to go through, as well as the opportunity to monitor location for least impact on Radnor resources. Plus the bonus funds were put towards new land acquisition.
Proudest Accomplishment
All three Tidwell children participated in the Junior Ranger intern program. Supporting this unique program allowed young people from across Nashville to have a welcoming, positive experience while working in the park.
Magic Wand Wish
Grow awareness and stewardship among Radnor neighbors to improve the ecological fitness of their own back yards.
Joe Fareed
2001 - 2003
What You’re Doing Today
Wealth Management & enjoying life to the fullest
Biggest Challenge While Serving
With no staff support and a new Park Manager, needed to develop a working board with specialized skills
Proudest Accomplishment
Guiding the process of an active board willing to work towards raising money, communicating with donors, organizing finances and land acquisitions, eventually raising enough money to hire staff
Magic Wand Wish
Staying on the current successful path of making the park a sanctuary for all
Kimberly Bell-Schultheis
2020 - 2021
What You’re Doing Today
Director of Technology & Innovation, American Express
Biggest Challenge While Serving
Guiding the board work during uncharted Covid waters while supporting park staff and the unprecedented 500,000 new visitors to Radnor Lake during shutdowns.
Proudest Accomplishment
Completion of the new bridges made of sustainable material which expanded access into wetlands, as well as offering wheelchair access. Extension of the Harris Ridge trail with the diligent efforts of State Park Rangers and support of donors and the community.
Magic Wand Wish
Forever protection of wildlife and their habitats, and that the park continues to be an oasis for visitors with increased parking!
Nan Adams
2014 - 2016
Will Robinson
2021 - 2023
What You’re Doing Today
Serving on the Friends of Radnor Lake Board and, while mostly retired, I still will write a song now and then. Otherwise enjoy my time practicing and playing the piano, studying foreign languages, traveling, hiking, and in general staying active.
Biggest Challenge While Serving
Fundraising is always the biggest challenge. I tried to make the board experience fun for the members, while at the same time finding what each board member’s strengths were and putting them to their best use.
Proudest Accomplishment
Organizing our annual Radnor In The Round fundraising event is something that I always feel good about doing since I started it in 2018, and was especially gratifying to do as President. I also was proud to be a small part as President of the Rader land acquisition.
Magic Wand Wish
My wish would be that we never have to worry about having enough money to buy new land, build the necessary bridges, maintain the trails, and keep the Aviary in peak form.