by sahcadmin | May 21, 2014 | Highlands of Roan, Trustee and Staff Stories
When she came to Kingsport, TN in 1960, Judy Murray knew that she loved mountains. Two days after arriving, her first visit to the Highlands of Roan kindled a passion that became the driving force behind much of the preservation and habitat restoration work we and our...
by sahcadmin | Aug 19, 2013 | Awards and Honors, Trustee and Staff Stories
On Tuesday, August 13, SAHC was recognized at the regular Asheville City Council meeting for winning this year’s “Strive Not To Drive Workplace Challenge” in the category for organizations of 11-30 employees. In May, SAHC staff competed with staff...
by sahcadmin | Feb 14, 2013 | Awards and Honors, Trustee and Staff Stories
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing Jay Leutze eloquently speak about the rare diversity of botanical life in the Highlands of Roan, or belt out a melodic serenade with his conservation song, you can understand why he was recognized this past January with...
by sahcadmin | Aug 24, 2011 | Trustee and Staff Stories
Twenty years in the same position at the same organization. That’s something to celebrate in the non-profit field, or really any profession in today’s transitioning economy. Kristy Urquhart of Asheville has dedicated 20 years of her life to Southern...
