Leadership

Board of Directors

The Foundation is guided by a volunteer board of archaeologists, stewards, educators, and community leaders united by a commitment to preserving Arizona’s irreplaceable cultural heritage.

Officers

4 Members
Board Chair

David Salge

Retired, Arizona Site Steward Program Regional Coordinator

After a 47-year career in IT service management, David turned his focus to volunteer efforts in 2016. A resident of Snowflake, AZ, he also authored a local history book and has been a driving force behind the Foundation's mission.

Vice Chair

Caitlin Stewart

Co-owner & Director, Cornerstone Environmental Consulting; Archaeologist; ASSP Regional Coordinator

Co-owner of Cornerstone Environmental Consulting in Flagstaff, Caitlin brings sixteen years of archaeological fieldwork across the American Southwest and international sites to her leadership role.

Treasurer

Tyler Boone

Accounting Supervisor, Desert Botanical Garden

Tyler has worked in nonprofit accounting for 15+ years and is currently serving as the Accounting Supervisor for the Desert Botanical Garden; managing grants from the Bureau of Land Management, National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, among others. In addition to his accounting work, Tyler has worked with affordable housing and financial education organizations throughout the Phoenix area with a focus on keeping our communities affordable to all who wish to live and work in them. Outside of his career in nonprofit financial management, Tyler has a passion for history and historic preservation in Arizona and is excited to join the board of the Arizona Site Steward Program.

Secretary

Wendy Thuring

Provider Enrollment Test Manager Advisor, Infinite Computer Systems

Board Members

7 Members
Board Member

Keith Hollinger

Senior Lecturer, Arizona State University; Site Steward

Develops community partnerships and educational programs at ASU Polytechnic focused on cultural and ecological preservation.

Board Member

Margaret Hangan

Retired Archaeologist & Curator; Director of Collections, Verde Valley Archaeology Center

Former Forest Archaeologist for Kaibab and Tonto National Forests, Margaret holds an MA in Archaeology and brings decades of hands-on field experience.

Board Member

Jill McCormick

Archaeologist, Quechan Tribe; ASSP Regional Coordinator, Yuma County

Historic Preservation Officer for the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe and 27-year regional coordinator; also serves as an adjunct anthropology professor.

Board Member

Lyle Tanner

Solutions Architect, Cisco Systems; Site Steward

Joined the program in 2021 and applies his technology expertise at Cisco to advance stewardship efforts across the state.

Board Member

Roland Tanner

Retired Federal IT Director; Site Steward

Brought 32 years of federal IT leadership with the Indian Health Service before retirement; now an active volunteer focused on cultural heritage.

Board Member

Dennis Hunter

Volunteer, Colorado Historical Society Museum; Site Steward

Holds an Anthropology degree and Cultural Resource Management Certificate from the College of Southern Nevada; has served as a site steward for over five years.

Board Member

Carla Gunn

Senior Technical Project Manager, PETA; Site Steward, Tonopah Region

Army veteran with a BA in Organizational Leadership; brings project management discipline and deep commitment to archaeological stewardship in the Tonopah area.

Honorary Board Members

3 Members
Honorary Board Member

Nicole Armstrong-Best

Director, Sʼedav Vaʼaki Museum; Project Archaeology Master Teacher

Has directed Pueblo Grande Museum since 2015 and previously served as Chief of Community Stewardship at Arizona State Parks, championing public archaeology education.

Honorary Board Member

Caroline Klebacha

Archaeologist, Arizona State Historic Preservation Office; ASSP Regional Coordinator, Cave Creek

Archaeological Compliance Specialist at SHPO with 20 years of experience ensuring Arizona's cultural resources are protected through regulatory compliance.

Honorary Board Member

Kent Ennis

Retired Deputy Director of Finance, Arizona State Parks

Former Deputy Director at both the Arizona Department of Commerce and Arizona State Parks; retired in 2015 after a distinguished career in public service.

Affiliate Board Members

1 Member
Affiliate Board Member

Jeri Meeks

Retired, Arizona State University; Project Archaeology Master Teacher

Brings 30 years of nonprofit management experience from ASU; provides grant writing and website support for the Foundation's ongoing programs.