Astoria Team

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Our Team

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Paige Byron

Paige Byron

Executive Director
paige@astoriapark.org

Paige Byron Curry has over 10 years of experience in fundraising and non-profit management; during that time, she helped complete multiple $6M+ capital campaigns and launch two new organizations: Astoria Park Conservancy and Jackson Hole Children’s Museum. She is an avid outdoorswoman, a Teton County, Wyoming native.

Martina Bello

Martina Bello

Welcome Center Front Desk Attendant
martina@astoriapark.org

Martina is a ‘Lebenskünstler’ (artist at life), who enthusiastically pursues the passions of life. With surrounding nature as inspiration, she enjoys skiing, gardening, backpacking, traveling, soaking in hot springs, photography, Border Collie Shoni, and anything outdoors. Originally from Germany, Martina studied architecture in Utah before moving to Wyoming with her husband Chris in 2005. Martina’s love for the outdoors and passion for hot springs was the inspiration for her to join Astoria’s team.

Bari Bucholz

Bari Bucholz

Manager of Programming and Educational Development
bari@astoriapark.org

Bari brings 20 years of teaching experience to Astoria. She is inspired by making a difference in lives and fostering meaningful community connections. Bari's passion is to encourage and teach the next generation about our abundant local flora and fauna, as well as the magic of Astoria. She enjoys adventures with family and friends on the river, camping and hiking.

Ladd Burmaster

Ladd Burmaster

Facilities Assistant (Pressure Washer)
Barbara

Barbara "Beanie" Falk

Welcome Center Front Desk Attendant
beanie@astoriapark.org

After retiring from a rewarding career in nursing, Beanie joined the team at Astoria, using her wealth of healthcare experience to continue connecting with community members seeking health and wellness benefits. It only made sense for her to fulfill her passion for helping others and spreading joy in her new role. In addition to her professional endeavors, Beanie finds fulfillment in traveling abroad with her husband and pursuing her lifelong goal of mastering French. She also enjoys engaging in outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, paddleboarding, and unwinding in Astoria's mineral-rich pools.

Katlin Galloway

Katlin Galloway

Assistant to Executive Director
katlin@astoriapark.org

Born and raised in Star Valley, Wyoming, Katlin has enjoyed soaking at Astoria since it reopened in 2020. With a varied background in customer service, from an automotive shop to a veterinary hospital, Astoria presented an opportunity to enjoy the best office view and connect with coworkers and guests who also prioritize health and nature. Katlin also trains in olympic weightlifting, and enjoys time spent outdoors with her horse, dog, husband, and friends and family.

Rachel Grimes

Rachel Grimes

Welcome Center Manager
rachel@astoriapark.org

Rachel joins the Astoria Team bringing over 17 years of experience in event planning and execution, project management, community collaboration and public engagement. Rachel is excited to return to her childhood stomping grounds, having grown up in the Hoback area and learning to swim at Astoria as a child. Rachel, her husband Nick and their feisty blue heeler companion Georgie, are passionate about running rivers but also enjoy the many outdoor activities that the area has to offer.

Lisa Heslop

Lisa Heslop

Administrative Support
lisa@astoriapark.org

Lisa moved to Wyoming from the West Coast of Canada in 2016. She comes to Astoria with 5 years of event and site operations experience at a National Historic Site and skills gained over many years volunteering with The Land Conservancy of British Columbia. She has the best co-workers, enjoys seeing the hot springs’ transformative effect on guests, and is looking forward to the next phase of Astoria Park.

John Leonard

John Leonard

Facilities Assistant Manager
john@astoriapark.org

Since 2003, John has called this breathtaking corner of the world home. He is passionate about whitewater rafting and live music performances while immersing himself in the vibrant culture of our community. With over 13 years of experience in the spa industry, he is dedicated to providing unparalleled relaxation and rejuvenating experiences for our guests.

Lily Mason

Lily Mason

Welcome Center Front Desk Attendant
lily@astoriapark.org

Born and raised in Jackson, Lily has always felt most at home in the mountains. She grew up exploring the Tetons and Wind Rivers, sparking a lifelong love for the outdoors. She’s always loved hiking, backpacking, skiing, climbing, and floating the rivers. She recently returned from studying Biomedical Engineering at the University of Utah and is back for a recharge, savoring her time in the Tetons and soaking it all in before life takes her elsewhere.

Jeff Moran

Jeff Moran

Director of Operations and Facilities
jeff@astoriapark.org

Jeff is a highly motivated leader with over 20 years experience in marketing, events, communications, programming, operations, and partnership development. His passion for creating relationships and building community are what drew him to Astoria. Jeff is also a professional MC and announcer for many local, national, and international events. When not at Astoria, Jeff can usually be found on the back of a motorcycle or roadtripping to other hot springs with his partner Amy and their punk-rock chiweenie, Ramone.

Christine Mychajliw

Christine Mychajliw

Manager of Communication
christine@astoriapark.org

Christine Mychajliw (pronounced Mē-hī-lēv) is a dedicated advocate for access, conservation, and wellness, driven by a passion for meaningful, mission-driven work. She is thrilled to support Astoria's vision and contribute to its impactful goals. With over a decade of experience in marketing and communications for nonprofit organizations, Christine combines a deep appreciation for nature with a proven ability to craft effective strategies that elevate important missions. Her expertise spans various sectors, equipping her to uniquely position Astoria for success. A regular visitor to the hot springs, Christine treasures her weekly soaks and eagerly anticipates exploring Astoria Park’s full potential—whether through Nordic skiing, hiking, discovering the Medicine Wheel, or even hula hooping amidst its 95-acre expanse.

Mary Olsen

Mary Olsen

Welcome Center Front Desk Attendant
mary@astoriapark.org
Lubos Pavel

Lubos Pavel

Welcome Center Front Desk Attendant
Lubos@astoriapark.org

Originally from Czechoslovakia, Lubos immigrated to Germany and then moved to Utah in 1997. He spent the last 15 years designing and integrating sustainable packaging solutions for the fulfillment industry. An avid mountaineer, his love for nature and mountains has led him to scale some of the highest peaks. Dedicated to his community, he volunteers as ski patroller and for developing hiking trails. His passion for hot springs and Astoria’s historic charm inspired him to join the team. He has lived in Wyoming since 2020.

Jonah Simmons

Jonah Simmons

Welcome Center Front Desk Attendant
jonah@astoriapark.org

Jonah Simmons has over 10 years experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. Originally from Alabama, he has enjoyed the outdoor life of Wyoming for the last 18 years with his wife and three children. His obsession with hot springs has finally led him to Astoria. And his claim to fame is that he held the record for heaviest baby born at the Beaumont, TX hospital for 22 years, at 13 lbs 1 Oz.

Rickie Thwing

Rickie Thwing

Welcome Center Front Desk Attendant
rickie@astoriapark.org

Rickie has lived in the region since 1993 and is proud to call Wyoming home. Throughout her varied employment history, the focus has always been on providing outstanding customer service. Rickie is passionate about Astoria's mission of fostering wellness and community. She enjoys hiking, floating the river, gardening, and traveling with her husband, two grown sons, and her canine best friend, Chuck.

Carolyn Worth

Carolyn Worth

Director of Events and Community Engagement
carolyn@astoriapark.org

Carolyn moved to Jackson in 2007 after earning her degree from the University of Colorado. After ten years of working for Community Entry Services, a local nonprofit, Carolyn joined the Astoria team in 2022. Her favorite thing about Astoria is making its nonprofit mission a reality. Carolyn enjoys spending time outdoors fishing, hiking, and camping with her husband and their 3-year-old daughter.

Our Board

Lauren Grossman

Board Chair – Lauren is the Founder and Executive Director of Across the Table, a nonprofit which brings together people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives for topic-focused, facilitated conversations over delicious meals. Prior to Across the Table, Lauren founded a nonprofit outdoor education program serving youth in Chicago. Lauren, her husband and two boys are part-time residents of Jackson and feel lucky to be a part of the Astoria and Jackson communities.

Christy Fox

Vice Chair – Some of Christy’s earliest memories are swimming at the old Astoria. Supporting and stewarding the old and new gathering places that make up our community fabric is her passion. Christy has experience in commercial design, business development and philanthropy. A hike with her dog followed by a dip at Astoria with her husband is her idea of heaven.

Adrienne Benson

Treasurer – Adrienne Benson is inspired by spending time with her friends and family in the outdoors, and she has been a dedicated volunteer for Astoria since the project’s inception. Adrienne believes that time spent at Astoria improves lives and is dedicated to growing our network of supporters and partnerships. Adrienne and her husband Rory split time between the Tetons, Connecticut and Blue Hill, Maine.

Chris Deming

Chris has worked for The Trust for Public Land for 19 years, conserving land for people; currently, as Senior Project manager, he works across the Northern Rockies. He lives in Jackson and enjoys raising two kids here because of the value of outdoor opportunities.

Matt Donovan

With a decade of event production experience, Matt created Grazing Rights, an event series that served 5,000 meals to local residents in public parks this summer. Jackson community member of 15 years, Town hill supporter, and public land owner.

Gary Gigot

Gary is the co-founder and CEO of Vennli, a content intelligence platform. He brings experience in advertising, software, and in both venture capital and angel investing. Gary is the benefactor of the Gigot Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Notre Dame.

Ari Goldstein

Ari is the Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Corax Asset Management, a Jackson based boutique investment firm. He has over 30 years of public and private investing experience and has called Jackson home for over 25 years. Deeply involved in the community, Ari has held board positions with The Teton County Library and the Jackson Hole Chaverim, serving as Treasurer for both groups. He was on the Finance committee for the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance and currently serves on JH Jewish Community’s Investment committee. Ari enjoys the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the valley; mainly rafting, fishing, skiing and hunting. He and his family are all proud to be Founding Members of Astoria Park Conservancy. The only time it’s good to be in hot water!

John Qualy

John is a retired Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual, after a 41 year career. John is a graduate of University of Missouri College of Journalism and continues to participate as a member of the Deans Advisory Council. He splits time between St. Louis, MO and Jackson, with his wife Kathy and his four rescue dogs.

Robin Riske

Robin is an experienced operational finance executive previously leading teams at public and venture-backed businesses such as One Medical and Peet’s Coffee and Tea, and is currently advising a women’s integrative healthcare start-up. She and her husband are very excited to be living in Jackson so close to Astoria to enjoy the health benefits and community the park brings.

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Astoria Park Conservancy

Astoria Park Conservancy's mission is to connect our community through inspiring experiences in nature that improve livability, health, and wellbeing. Astoria is a non-profit, donor funded park, stewarded by Astoria Park Conservancy. Astoria's nearly 100 acres include critical wildlife habitat and wetlands, a commercial public hot springs facility, and, once completed, trails, community gathering places, and much more. Our vision is that time spent at Astoria will foster healthier and happier individuals and a more broadly connected community.

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