Club members at the 2024 Holiday Banquet and Award Ceremony. – Photo by Lisa Duff
Nantahala Hiking Club is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including maintenance on the Appalachian Trail corridor from the GA/NC state line to Nantahala Outdoor Center in Wesser, NC.
Our Board of Directors meets monthly (except for January and February) and is responsible for setting the direction of the club. All club members are encouraged to consider volunteering to serve on the board, which will deepen your understanding and appreciation for the work we do.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can join the Board of Directors, please email President Tim Lindler.
2025 Board Members
President
Tim Lindler
EMAIL: [email protected]
Tim will roll off the board in August 2026. He is on the hunt for a vice president willing to shadow him during his last year and step up next year. If that’s you, please email Tim today.
Vice President
Vacant
Secretary
Sandi Hawk
Email: [email protected]
Sandi also serves as a volunteer Hike Leader and Trail Ambassador.
“NHC has always been so welcoming. I have learned, and continue to learn, so much about hiking our trails. I have made many great friends in the relatively short time I have been a member. I volunteer because it’s a way to give back and to help others. And it’s a great way to be more involved and stay aware of what is going on with the club, the ATC, and the community.” — Sandi
Membership Coordinator
Vacant
This position is expected to be filled in July.
Regional Partnership Committee Representative
Bill Mandler is set to retire in July 2025.
Email: [email protected]
Bill also writes and administers the club’s license plate grant. Bill’s service on the board will end in August 2025.
Members at Large
Donna Sanders
Email: [email protected]
Karen Martin
Email: [email protected]
Karen is our PumpkinFest Coordinator. Please contact her if you’d like to volunteer to help at this year’s event.
John Randall
Email: [email protected]
Kelly Motter, who hopes to retire in July 2025.
Email: [email protected]
Kelly is the club’s Trail Ambassador Coordinator.
Franklin Appalachian Trail Community Council Liaison
This position is expected to be filled in July 2025.
Gail McDiarmid
Email: [email protected]
Gail is the club’s Special Events Coordinator — Chow Down (images from 2025 event), the Summer Picnic, and the Holiday Party — and helps with other club events as needed.
Lisa Duff
Email: [email protected]
Lisa serves as the Club’s Communications Coordinator, which includes overseeing the bi-monthly newsletter, the website, club email blasts, and some social media. She’s also a trained Trail Ambassador.
“I joined the club to make new hiking friends and learn more about our natural world from others. I joined the board after answering a plea from the previous newsletter editor and because I wanted to get more involved. I feel that sharing club information is an important part of keeping our members engaged and excited about our accomplishments.” — Lisa
