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
Barry Stevens
Mike Lavoie
Desirae Kissell
Cayle Aldridge
Creeden Kowel
Randy Collins