The people behind the parks.

Mountain Parks Foundation is guided by a dedicated team of staff, volunteer board members, and advisors who share a deep commitment to Henry Cowell and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks. Together, they bring expertise in conservation, education, finance, and community leadership to ensure these parks thrive for generations to come.

Our Staff

  • Brenda Holmes

    Brenda Holmes

    Executive Director

  • Tamara Cummings

    Retail Manager

  • Laura Parks

    Assistant Retail Manager

Board of Directors

  • JEREMY DUTERTE

    President

  • LARRY TIERNEY

    LARRY TIERNEY

    Vice President

  • ALDEN JOHANSON

    Treasurer

  • ROBIN MUSITELLI

    ROBIN MUSITELLI

    Secretary

  • JUSTIN ACTON

    JUSTIN ACTON

    Member

  • JUDY ANDERSON

    JUDY ANDERSON

    Member

  • BETSY BEHAN

    BETSY BEHAN

    Member

  • SARA BRYLOWSKI

    Member

  • KAREN SCHNEIDER BRODINE

    Member

  • JIM ANDERSON

    Member

Advisory Council – Non-Voting

  • FRED KEELEY

    FRED KEELEY

    Advisory Council Member

    Santa Cruz Mayor

  • MARK STONE

    MARK STONE

    Advisory Council Member

    Retired Calif. State Assembly Member, 29th District

  • RANDY WIDERA

    RANDY WIDERA

    Advisory Council Member

    Director of Philanthropy, California State Parks Foundation

  • JAMES CLARK

    JAMES CLARK

    Advisory Council Member

    Past Vice President of Programs, International Mountain Bicycling Association