Western Program Staff
We're on the ground where you need us. Our regional program staff play a pivotal role in understanding the needs of land trusts and connecting them with the best resources, locally and nationally.
Meet the team
Wendy Ninteman, Western Director
Wendy lives in Missoula, Montana and manages the Alliance’s on-the-ground work in the 14 western states. She also works directly with land trusts in Texas, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska and Hawaii.
406-549-2750 | wninteman@lta.org
Brad Paymar, Northwest Senior Program Manager
Brad lives in Portland, Oregon and works directly with land trusts in Washington, Oregon and California.
971-202-1483 | bpaymar@lta.org
Amanda Hill, Southwest & California Program Manager
Amanda lives in Denver, Colorado and works directly with land trusts in Colorado, California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Nevada.
Catherine Waterston, Western Program Associate
Catherine also calls Portland, Oregon home and supports land trusts across the region.
971-202-1484 | cwaterston@lta.org