In over 52 years of NYSOEA, there have been 33 presidents whose contributions to the field of outdoor and environmental education have been invaluable. Their steady leadership has led NYSOEA to where we are today: a diverse, dynamic, growing organization with an endowment over $100,000 and a very bright future. Several past presidents continue to play an active role in NYSOEA, chairing and serving on committees, attending conference and regional activities, leading workshops, and otherwise donating their time, talents, and resources in support of the organization.
HERE IS A LIST OF PAST PRESIDENTS AND THE YEARS SERVED
George Fuge 1967-1969 Charles Hunter 1969-1970 Kent Reeves 1970-1971 John Weeks 1971-1972 John Loret 1972-1973 Irwin Rosenstein 1973-1974 Ron Bover 1974-1975 Jerry Passer 1975-1976 Rex Miller 1978-1979 Susan Flatley 1979-1980 Sally McCracken 1981-1982 L. Janet Lee 1981-1982 Norman Skliar 1982-1983 Gary Christenson 1983-1984 Florence Mauro 1984-1985 Cathy Ann Howes 1985-1986 George Steele 1986-1987 Jay Cummings 1987-1988 Martin Strong 1988-1989 Robert Budliger 1989-1990 Jane Coddington 1990-1992 Paul Kuznia 1992-1994 Lucinda Hurley 1994-1996 Frank "Snapper" Petta 1996-1998 David Fermoile 1998-2000 Heather Chadwick 2000-2002 Foster Portzline 2002-2004 Mary Anna Russo 2004-2008 MaryLynne Malone 2008-2012 Tim Stanley 2012-2016 Eric Powers 2016-2020 Rebecca Houser 2020-Current
