Leadership

Meet Our Board

Kenzie New Walker

CHAIR OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andrew Dawson

VICE CHAIR OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Charles “Chase” Thomas

SECRETARY

Max Knapp

TREASURER

Brandon Dennison

EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT

Marilyn McClure-Demers

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

Clifton Moore

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Ashley Pack

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Phil Granchi

Ben Gilmer

Elizabeth House

Larry Castle

BOARD CHAIR EMERITUS

Meet Our Executive Team

Jacob Hannah

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Brandon Dennison

FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT

Marilyn Wrenn

CHIEF STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Casey McCann

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Jess Clark

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Cassidy Riley

CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

Courtney Wilt, CPA

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Nick Guertin

CHIEF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OFFICER

Meet Our On-The-Ground Leadership

Coalfield Development’s on-the-ground leadership team guides the day-to-day work that brings our mission to life across central Appalachia.  Working closely with partners and communities, they ensure our programs stay rooted in Coalfield’s values while driving meaningful, place-based impact. Below, you can explore each leader’s role and the work they oversee.

Josiah Hannah

DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Kaleb Hanshaw

DIRECTOR OF RECLAMATION & REMEDIATION

Cody Lynch

DIRECTOR OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

Sassa Wilkes

DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE PLACEMAKING

Leslie Norris

DIRECTOR OF MOUNTAIN MINDFUL

Kelsey Mills

PROGRAM MANAGER OF REFRESH APPALACHIA

Shelly Keeney

STORE MANAGER OF THE WILD RAMP