Our Team
Matt Settlemyer, Executive Director
As Executive Director for Southwestern NC RC&D Council, Matt Settlemyer facilitates partnerships to address natural resource issues , improve our environment and enhance our regional economy. Prior to serving as Executive Director, Matt worked for over 25 years in local government primarily as a City Manager in North Carolina and Virginia. Matt holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Appalachian State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina.
Susie Bradley, Administrator
Board of Directors
James M Ferguson, Chairman
Leanna Staton, Vice Chair
Mark Ethridge, Treasurer
Rob Hawk, Secretary
As Administrator for the Southwestern NC RC&D Council, Susie Bradley coordinates all administrative and financial activities for our organization with an emphasis on natural resource education. Prior to Southwestern , Susie worked for over 25 years as a teacher in the Haywood County School System. Susie has an A.A. RN degree from Gardner-Webb University and a BS ED degree in Middle Grades science, math and social studies from Western Carolina University.
Marc Pruitt
Debra Sloan
Sheri Goodlet
Doug Johnson
Chumper Walker
Desirae Kissell
Barry Stevens