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Dean Moss %u2014 Founder and Volunteer Executive Director%u2022 Retired general manager of Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority%u2022 Founded the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail in 2012 to facilitate county, municipal, and community partnerships and to advocate for the Trail%u2019s development, enhancement, and maintenance%u2022 Professional career and active retirement focused on water and land conservation activitiesSissy Perryman %u2014 Director of Advancement%u2022 Public awareness and fundraising consultant for nearly 30 years%u2022 Joined the nonprofit in 2013 as its only paid professional staff member%u2022 Leads day-to-day operations; monitors overall Trail experience; serves as media liaison; implements local, regional, and national collaborations; manages capital grants and community fundraising; and develops strategies to raise the public%u2019s awareness of the Trail and its profile around the countryJoe DeVito %u2014 Board Chair%u2022 Senior manager of Enterprise Solutions Badger Meter, Inc., a leading global manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement, water quality monitoring, and control products%u2022 Former mayor of the Town of Port Royal%u2022 Focused on building a community where all residents have safe and enjoyable options for transportation and recreation; champions enhancing walkability and cycling networks as essential for improving public health, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering local economic growth by connecting neighborhoods and attracting visitorsGene Rugala %u2014 Board Treasurer%u2022 Retired FBI profiler and current threat management consultant to companies nationwide%u2022 Handles nonprofit%u2019s financial matters, manages relationships with law enforcement partners, and advises boardNora Kresch %u2014 Board Secretary%u2022 Former director of public relations and marketing at Beaufort Memorial Hospital %u2022 Handles formal meeting minutes to help keep nonprofit focused on priorities and timelines%u2022 Provides expertise for donor events and serves as sounding board for external messaging and communicationsDavid Barton %u2014 Board Member%u2022 Retired mechanical engineer who worked on passive sonar systems for Navy submarines%u2022 Brings technical expertise to planning and engineering stages of each Trail developmentDick Deuel %u2014 Board Member%u2022 Retired professional engineer and development program manager for Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority %u2022 Advises board on best practices for trail planning and construction%u2022 Leads Rotary Club of the Lowcountry volunteers who keep a section of the Trail beautifulCharlie Frost %u2014 Board Member%u2022 Retired minister of music%u2022 Avid cyclist and advisor on Trail best practices, including ideas gathered during travel that could be implemented locallyKate Hines %u2014 Board Member%u2022 Former general manager of Fripp Island with deep expertise in community management%u2022 Walks the Trail daily and is on front lines of maintenance issues, working closely with Beaufort County, City of Beaufort, and Town of Port RoyalSteve Mix %u2014 Board Member%u2022 Former owner of The Butterfly Shop in downtown Beaufort%u2022 Lives adjacent to the Trail%u2019s most popular area and has identified more than 50 species of butterflies along it%u2022 Strong supporter of using private and public funds to enhance recreational opportunities in greater Beaufort communitiesMary Roe %u2014 Board Member%u2022 Executive director of the Palmetto Trail, South Carolina%u2019s only cross-state trail%u2022 Provides deep expertise in trail development and funding partners, and is passionate about bringing trails to the public throughout the stateGary Thompson %u2014 Board Member%u2022 Retired anesthesiologist with Low Country Anesthesia%u2022 Avid cyclist with worldwide experience%u2022 Advises board on best practices for safety and guidance on maintenance issues BeaufortLifestyle.com | January 2026 13Who%u2019s Who on the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail Staff and Board of DirectorsMeet the staff and members of the %u201chardest working nonprofit board in the community%u201d