Who We Are

Phone: 206.371.6879

Courtney grew up in Idaho and returned in 2017 after living in Seattle, New York and Montreal. The landscapes brought her back to the heart of Idaho and she is deeply committed to protecting the SNRA.

She holds a master's degree in business with a focus on organizational development and has spent the past 15 years working in the nonprofit sector, including positions with McGill University, the Wood River Land Trust, and as a nonprofit consultant. Since 2016, Courtney has held a variety of development leadership roles, complemented by experience in corporate operations and finance.

Courtney enjoys connecting people with a cause that truly inspires them and developing relationships around a shared interest. She also works to ensure that The Sawtooth Society is a collaborative organization and valued as an encouraging place to work and volunteer.

Outside of work, Courtney and her husband, Ron, enjoy Nordic skiing in the SNRA during the winter and fly fishing the Big Wood in the summer. They also love spending time with their grown daughter and her family, when they visit the valley.

Michael has dipped her toes in multiple sectors, both domestically and internationally. With bachelor's and master's degrees in Communications and PR, she has held various roles in the education, hospitality, and outdoor industries. Some of Michael's former employers include Sun Valley Company, Swansea University, Arena North America, Icebreaker and Nike. Most recently, Michael spent nearly four years living and working in South Wales in the United Kingdom. While there, she discovered her love for exploring new places, traveling to 21 countries and over 100 different cities and towns across Europe.

Now back on home turf, Michael is thrilled to do her part to preserve, protect, and enhance all the beautiful things the SNRA has to offer.

In her free time, you can normally find Michael hiking, skiing, swimming, or playing with her dog Orlie. She maintains that, "life is too short to stay inside."