South Coast Director

Garrett’s passion for the environment took him from the Lowcountry to the Northern Rockies, where he spent over a decade living and working in Montana. He earned a MS in Environmental Studies and a JD, both from the University of Montana. He then worked for the National Wildlife Federation and the Clark Fork Coalition, joining the League in 2009. As Director of the League’s South Coast Office, he is involved in projects aimed at protecting and restoring water quality, overhauling local government land use polices, and promoting sustainable local agriculture. From hiking and trail running to sailing and snowboarding, Garrett enjoys activities that keep him closely tied to the natural world. An avid cook, Garrett spends countless hours in the kitchen after harvesting this season’s fruits and vegetables.

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Amanda Allen

Development/Finance Assistant amandaw@scccl.org

Angela Chvarak

Administrative Assistant angelac@scccl.org

Ashley Waters

Director of Finance ashleyw@scccl.org

Catherine Warner

Government Relations catherinew@scccl.org

Cathy Forrester

Director of Administration cathyf@scccl.org

Courtenay Speir

Director of Development courtenays@scccl.org

Dana Beach

Executive Director danab@scccl.org

Dana Moorer

Development Associate danam@scccl.org

Dennis Glaves

Government Relations dennisg@scccl.org

Eugenia Payne

Assistant to Director eugeniap@scccl.org

Garrett Budds

South Coast Director garrettb@scccl.org

Hamilton Davis

Energy and Climate Director hamiltond@scccl.org

Jarrett Ransom

Senior Development Officer jarrettransom@scccl.org

Josh Martin

Program Director joshm@scccl.org

Kate Parks

Project Manager katep@scccl.org

Megan Desrosiers

Conservation Programs Director megand@scccl.org

Merrill McGregor

Government Relations Coordinator merrillm@scccl.org

Nancy Cave

North Coast Director nancyc@scccl.org

Nancy Vinson

Director of Air, Water, and Public Health Programs nancyv@scccl.org

Patrick Moore

Legislative Director patrickm@scccl.org

Reed Armstrong

South Coast Office Project Manager reeda@scccl.org

Ryan Black

Energy and Climate Project Manager ryanb@scccl.org

Tonnia Switzer

Director of Human Resources tonnias@scccl.org

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