Marcy 
Executive Director

Marcy has over 20 years of leadership and nonprofit experience. Her passion for the Wayne County community, the planet, and education led her to CEC. Marcy has worked for several nonprofits locally, serving as the executive director for Junior Achievement and Girls Inc. of Wayne County. Marcy has led teams, developed, and executed fundraising strategies, supported board members, and designed and implemented strategic growth plans.

Karin Hostetter

Director of Partnerships and Outreach

Karin is a Earlham graduate who has a variety of great experience in nature and outdoor education, along with a great deal of knowledge in interpretation. Karin has relocated from Colorado to join us here at CEC, and we so look forward to welcoming her to the Wayne County community and beyond. In Karin’s spare time, she enjoys visiting farmers’ markets, craft fairs, gardening, quilting, hiking, showing American Saddlebred horses, and travel.

Brent Evans
Facilities and Grounds Coordinator

Brent is the Facilities and Grounds Coordinator. He received his Associate’s Degree in Conservation Law from Vincennes University and his Bachelor’s Degree in General Science from Indiana University East. He has taken classes in forestry through Purdue Extension and is well-versed in the care and development of natural areas. Before becoming a year-round employee, Brent served as a summer intern. His knowledge of natural resources and equipment maintenance makes him an invaluable addition to the team. Brent lives in Centerville with his wife Courtney.

Stephanie McCurdy
Program & Volunteer Coordinator

Stephanie holds a Bachelor Degree in Natural Resources from Purdue University and has 20 years of experience working in the non-profit sector of Wayne County. She brings to CEC a wealth of knowledge in programming, outreach, fundraising, and event planning. She also has a lifelong love of the woods, is passionate about frogs and other herps, and enjoys sharing her knowledge with people from many different backgrounds. Stephanie is certified in Project Learning Tree, Project WET, Project Wild/Aquatic, Go FishIN, and is a Master Gardener. She is active with the Indiana Envirothon Competition and happily volunteers her time supporting the various activities of her sidekicks, James and Morgan. 

Board of Directors

Cope Environmental Center has an amazing volunteer Board of Directors! They work well with the staff and are passionate contributors to the community and the programs of CEC. All board members can be reached via email using the following address equation: firstinitial.lastname@copeenvironmental.org.

Board Member Roster for 2021

• Karen Black – Communities in Schools 
• Angela Burke – Dr. Angela Burke, DDS
• Gail Connerley – Bethany Theological Seminary
• Ed Cope, Ex-Officio – Retired, Cope Family Member
• Marianne Cope – Retired, Cope Family Member
• Eric Dimick Eastman – Green Filing, LLC.
• Claudia Edwards – Preble County Arts Association
• Ted Gilman – Retired, National Audobon Society
• Ginger Gray – Ginger Gray Productions
• Pat Heiny – Early Childhood Coalition
• Cheri Jetmore – Retired

• Randy Kirk – Reid Health Foundation

• Chris Little – Earlham College

• Pam Merchanthouse – Retired, Friends Fellowship Community 

• Marie Cope Nicholson – Retired, Cope Family Member

• Kim Reid – Earlham College

• John Robinson – Friends Fellowship Community

• Tracie Robinson – Better Homes & Gardens Realty

• Neil Sabine – Indiana University East

• Jim Tanner – Tanner Leather

• Jackie Vanderpool – Retired, Hill's Pet Nutrition

Lifetime Trustees for 2021