Board Member
Lead the Vision. Grow the Impact.
Board Members help shape the future of Rooted in Cheyenne. As a member of the Board of Directors, you’ll work alongside passionate community leaders, volunteers, and supporters to advance our mission of growing and caring for Cheyenne’s urban forest.
Board Members provide strategic guidance, community connections, and organizational oversight while helping ensure Rooted in Cheyenne remains sustainable and impactful for years to come.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about community improvement, environmental stewardship, leadership, and making a lasting difference in Cheyenne.

What You’ll Do
- Attend quarterly board meetings and participate in organizational planning.
- Help establish goals, priorities, and long-term strategies.
- Serve as an ambassador for Rooted in Cheyenne within the community.
- Support fundraising efforts, partnerships, and community outreach.
- Participate in at least one committee.
- Advocate for the value of trees and green spaces throughout Cheyenne.
- Support staff and fellow board members in advancing the organization’s mission.
What We’re Looking For
- A passion for strengthening Cheyenne and improving quality of life.
- A willingness to contribute ideas, expertise, and community connections.
- Dependability and a commitment to active participation.
- A collaborative mindset and respect for diverse perspectives.
- Professional, volunteer, or lived experience that can help advance the organization.
We welcome individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Whether your expertise is in business, education, finance, marketing, law, nonprofit leadership, community development, landscaping, forestry, or simply a deep love for Cheyenne, your perspective can help us grow.


Why Become a Board Member?
Board Members have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Cheyenne’s urban forest. Through your leadership, you will support tree planting initiatives, community education programs, volunteer engagement, and long-term environmental improvements that benefit generations to come.
Every tree planted, every volunteer engaged, and every neighborhood improved is made possible by leaders who are willing to invest their time, talents, and vision.
Meet Our board
Rooted in Cheyenne couldn’t be successful without the generous and talented people who make up our board of directors.

Mark Ellison
President & Founder, City Forester

Del Scholfield
Vice President, Outreach Committee Chair

Jason Kivisto
Secretary, Tree Steward Coordinator

Matt Groth
Treasurer

Lorie Chesnut

Wes Cure

Donna Dundon

Tyler Humphrey

Ashley Kinney

Jamie Kivisto
Tree Steward Coordinator

Steve Lindly
Fundraising Committee Chair

Steve Reynolds
Finance Committee Chair

Jeramiah Suntrup
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