Daniel Boone Native Gardens 

Board of Governors

As of January, 2024

Residents of Watauga County: 

  • Dr. Rebecca Hutchins, Board Chair, Community Member, term ends April 2026 , Garden Club Member 

  • Corisa Ford, Board Vice Chair

  • Martha Ross Treasurer

  • Dr. Sharon Stafford, Secretary, Fairy Day Chairperson, appointed 2020, term ends 2024 

  • Dr. Lynn Stallworth, Community Member, Board Treasurer, term ends 2027 

  • Doris Ratchford, Garden Club Member, appointed 2021, term ends 2025 

  • Dr. Zack Murrell, Community Member, re-appointed 2020, term ends 2024 

  • Mollie Shanly, Community Member, appointed 2020, term ends 2024 

  • Debbie Shetterly, Community Member, appointed 2016, reappointed 2020, term ends 2024 

  • Patricia Rusch, Garden Club Member, Term will end April 2026 

  • Meredith Perry, Garden Club Member, Term will end April 2026

  • Angela King, Community Member, Term will end April 2026 

  • Betty Womack, Community Member member, term ends 2026 


Advisory Board Members: 

  • Brenda Pollard, Member 

  • Dr. Annkatrin Rose, ASU biology department faculty member 

  • Paige Patterson, Member, and Extension Agent at The Watauga County Agricultural Extension  

  • Emily Stallings, Garden Club Member 

  • Bob Oelberg. Member

  • Brian Antczak, Member