Staff And Leadership

Zachary Peal

Scott Fogarty (he/him)
Executive Director

Originally from West Virginia, Scott moved extensively as a child where he learned to escape into the world's natural wonders. This passion led him to focus his efforts on conserving, restoring and advocating for protecting nature and green spaces. He holds a BS from Santa Clara University and a JD from West Virginia University. He spends his spare time exploring the world with his family, coaching his daughter's rugby team, gardening, birding, and enjoying all that Oregon offers (skiing, surfing, whitewater kayaking and drinking yummy local beers).

Email Scott or call him at 503-223-5449, ext 105

Zachary Peal

Zachary Peal (he/him/his)
Director of Stewardship & Community Engagement

Zac grew up in Texas but has lived throughout the U.S. working on various campaigns. He graduated from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas with a degree in political science. He's helped campaigns with outreach, volunteer engagement, fundraising, and leadership development. He's an avid runner and is deeply committed to safeguarding our natural resources.

Email Zac or call him at 503-223-5449, ext 106

Chie Togo

Chie Togo (she/her/hers)
Director of Operations

Chie brings more than 10 years of experience from non-profit organizations to FPC. Chie oversees FPC's office operations and provides administrative support. She also supports FPC's Stewardship Program.

When you don't see her in the office, you will find her running in Forest Park, hiking trails at Columbia Gorge, practicing yoga or working on her garden at home.  

Email Chie or call 503-223-5449, ext 101

Mikey

Mikey Brooks (he/him/his)
Communications Manager

Mikey was born in Oregon and lived in the state his whole life. Mikey is currently acting as a communications manager for FPC, working to help manage the organization's outgoing communications. He got his bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon, majoring in environmental science. He highly values science communication and community engagement in his work as he aims to connect people to the importance of the organization's work.

In his free time, he likes to listen to podcasts, cook, and play Dungeons and Dragons.

Email Mikey or call 503-223-5449, ext 107

Mikey

Josh Rentschler (he/him)                                                                                                                            Development Manager

Josh hails from the state of South Dakota (ooooh heyyy!), but made his way to Portland via our nation’s capital, D.C.. His nonprofit experience includes advocating for LGBTQ+ rights with the Human Rights Campaign, addressing food insecurity with Portland Fruit Tree Project, and three years supporting Willamette Week's year-end fundraising campaign, Give!Guide.

When he isn't raising funds to support Portland's urban oasis, he's most likely biking to the nearest breakfast burrito.

Email Josh or call 503-223-5449, ext 103

Mikey

Tyler Ellis (he/him)                                                                                                                            Stewardship & Field Coordinator

A nature enthusiast and creative soul residing in Portland, Oregon, Tyler expresses his deep love for the outdoors with hobbies like hiking, rock climbing, and camping, while currently thriving as a Trails Technician with Forest Park Conservancy.

Beyond the trails, you'll find Tyler gaming, sewing, woodworking, or capturing Oregon's beauty through a camera lens.

Email Tyler

Volunteer Positions

Mikey

Frank Heibel (he/him)                                                                                                                              Office Volunteer

Frank was born in Germany but grew up in Redondo Beach, CA and moved to Oregon for Intel Corporation where he was a Project Manager/Analyst for Fab automation and processor development.  After 27 good years at Intel Frank retired in 2022 and then joined FPC for a 1 year Intel Fellowship to focus on Carbon footprint reductions and stewardship/volunteer improvements. Now, Frank still contributes to FPC as an office volunteer and independent volunteer. 

In his spare time he enjoys activities such as road/mountain cycling, kayaking, hiking, yoga and growing giant sequoias from seeds.

Mikey

Nick Boswell (he/him)                                                                                                                              Volunteer Trail Monitoring Process & Data Manager

Nick is a trail runner and volunteer who loves Forest Park and is passionate about giving back in any way that he can. In this volunteer role, Nick hopes to play a vital role in preserving the beauty and safety of Forest Park by streamlining trail monitoring processes, improving data flow and ensuring timely updates on trail conditions.

Board of Directors

Officers

Vinay Prasad, Chair | Legacy Health

Eli Blackman, Vice Chair | Field Day

Robin Jensen, Secretary | Friends of Marquam Nature Park

Thomas Russell, Treasurer | Avangrid Renewables

Members

Roger Brown | Friends of Marquam Nature Park

Carole Hardy | Portland State University

Jared Ishkanian | Weinstein PR

Taylor Farrell | Nike

Jared Rose | Green Savoree Racing Promotions

Rica Wiebe | Cascadia Health

Staff photos by Bruce MacGregor