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 Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska and Hawaii.

406-549-2750 | wninteman@lta.org

Shannon Meyer, Southwest Senior Program Manager

Shannon lives in Carbondale, Colorado and works directly with land trusts in California, Texas, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada.

970-704-1313 | smeyer@lta.org

Brad Paymar, Northwest Senior Program Manager

Brad lives in Portland, Oregon and works directly with land trusts in Washington and Oregon.

971-202-1483 | bpaymar@lta.org

Catherine Waterston, Western Program Associate

Catherine also calls Portland, Oregon home and supports land trusts across the region.

971-202-1484 | cwaterston@lta.org