Mato-Kuwapi Parker

Mato-Kuwapi Parker

President

What do you do and how long have you been doing it? I am an Emergency Medical Services Quality Improvement Coordinator with the County of Fresno. I have been involved in EMS operations and education for the last 20 years.

How long have you been a Winter Club Member? Long enough to remember that Beaver had a T-Bar and Eagle was a Center-Post Riblet chair lift! I grew up racing for the Yosemite Winter Club learning from the legendary ski coach Leroy “Rusty” Rust.

What is your favorite Winter Club Activity? Skiing is my favorite, but I have been known to strap on a snowboard as well. I would also like to get into the Yosemite backcountry on some Alpine Touring gear.

What brought you to Yosemite? My grandparents (Julia and Ralph Parker) were long-time Yosemite residents and NPS employees. My dad Louis was also born in Yosemite. It has always been my home away from home!

Board Member Since: 2016

Lucy Royse

Lucy Royse

Vice President

What do you do and how long have you been doing it? I am the General Manager for a private Timber Farm for 30 years!

How long have you been a Winter Club Member? I have been a Winter Club member since 1990.

What is your favorite Winter Club Activity? Downhill skiing and coaching!

What brought you to Yosemite? My husband grew up here.

Board Member Since: 2015

Melin Ludwig

Melin Ludwig

Treasurer

What do you do and how long have you been doing it? I’m a budget tech for the National Park Service. I’ve only been working here for a year. Prior to this, I was a bookkeeper for a non-profit organization in Mariposa.

How long have you been a Winter Club Member? Two years.

What is your favorite Winter Club Activity? Skiing! Snowboarding!! Any and all activities that my family and I can participate in together.

What brought you to Yosemite? My husband has worked for the Park Service for a while. We are so happy to live here and be able to enjoy an incredible backyard.

Board Member Since: 2020

Rob Grasso

Rob Grasso

Secretary

What do you do and how long have you been doing it? Fish and Aquatic Biologist for almost 20 years.

How long have you been a Winter Club Member? Three years.

What is your favorite Winter Club Activity? I’m not sure, there are so many!

What brought you to Yosemite? A new career position.

Board Member Since: 2017

Austin Brown

Austin Brown

Board Member

What do you do and how long have you been doing it? I run the rental shop at Badger Pass. I have been with the rental shop for 7 seasons now and love it!

How long have you been a Winter Club Member? One year.

What is your favorite Winter Club Activity? Skiing!

What brought you to Yosemite? I have been in Yosemite Valley for 24 years. I went to the elementary school in the valley. Middle school and high school in Mariposa, and college in Sonora. I couldn’t think of a better place to live.

Board Member Since: 2020

Janet Johnson

Janet Johnson

Board Member

What do you do and how long have you been doing it? 

How long have you been a Winter Club Member? 

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What brought you to Yosemite? 

Board Member Since: 2020