Rick Houck, Board Chair

When Rick Houck retired as a Rear Admiral with the United States Coast Guard, he and his wife Lani settled in Hawaii, her native state, and built what they thought […]
In the News: Muddy Sneakers on WFMY News 2
On Monday, March 13, 2023, Muddy Sneakers’ story was shared on WFMY News 2, the Triad’s CBS affiliate based out of Greensboro, North Carolina. In case you missed it, here […]
Muddy Sneakers Celebrates the NC Science Festival at The Park at Flat Rock!
Mother Nature is always one step ahead when it comes to beauty. She’s quite the artist. –Giovanna Fletcher Sunday, April 2 2pm – 4pm The Park at Flat Rock, 55 […]
Celebrate the NC Science Festival with Muddy Sneakers at the NC Zoo!
Come discover art in nature with Muddy Sneakers at the NC Zoo! Join us for crafts and activities in celebration of the NC Science Festival! Saturday, April 15th 10am – […]
Mountainfilm on Tour to Screen in Salisbury at Catawba College’s Hedrick Theatre on January 21, 2023
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will visit Salisbury at Catawba […]
Kristina Proctor

Introducing Kristina Proctor, a dedicated member of the Muddy Sneakers board. Kristina’s multifaceted career and unwavering commitment to community upliftment make her an invaluable asset to our cause. Hailing originally […]
Betsy Jordan

Betsy Jordan cultivated her love for nature alongside her father in the breathtaking North Georgia mountains. Those early days of hiking around her hometown of Gainesville, Georgia instilled a deep […]
Anne Bullard, Secretary

Anne Bullard is a dedicated advocate for youth development and outdoor education. Her journey began in Winston-Salem, NC, where she attended Wake Forest University. After graduation, Anne’s passion for teaching […]
Ben Walters, Treasurer

Meet Ben Walters, Senior Manager at Forvis (formerly DHG) based in Asheville, North Carolina. Ben has over seven years of dedicated service in public accounting. He specializes in providing comprehensive […]
2021 – 2022 Annual Report
With gratitude and recognition for the transformative difference our donors, partners, and supporters make for our students, educators, and state, we are pleased to share our 2021-2022 Annual Report.