During the master planning process, the design consultants will work closely with the Leadership Team and Core Team to develop the plan's missions, goals, and priorities.

Leadership Team

The Leadership Team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the master plan. It includes the arboretum's executive director and members of the Stanley W. Hayes Research Foundation, Inc. (SWHRFI) Property and Grounds subcommittee and the SWHRFI Customer Experience subcommittee.

Stephen Hayes Jr, Executive Director

Jenilee Braun, Naturalist and Program Coordinator

Amy Hayes, Programming and Marketing, SWHRFI Guest

Steve Hayes Sr, Membership and Rentals, SWHRFI Director, Community Outreach Board

Chris Gilbert, SWHRFI President

Brice Hayes II, SWHRFI Vice President

Tom Hayes, SWHRFI Treasurer

Betsy Hayes, SWHRFI Director

Ed Hayes, SWHRFI Director

Caroline Hayes, SWHRFI Director

Bob McClure, SWHRFI Director

David McClure, SWHRFI Director

David Dant, SWHRFI Director

Dave Rodgers, SWHRFI Director

Peter Gilbert, SWHRFI Guest

Carrie Hayes, SWHRFI Guest

Ann Herrman, SWHRFI Director, Community Outreach Board

Carla Griffin, Community Outreach Board

Mary Ellen Donat, Community Outreach Board

Scott Vannoy, Community Outreach Board

Dave Pointis, Community Outreach Board

Sarah Welcome, Community Outreach Board

SuzAnn Brantner, Community Outreach Board

Cindy Johnson, Community Outreach Board

Cody Short, Community Outreach Board

Ahmet Basgelen, Community Outreach Board

Core Team

The Core Team is responsible for establishing the vision, providing guidance through the master planning process, and approving the final master plan report. The team will be composed of the Stanley W. Hayes Research Foundation, Inc. (SWHRFI) and the Community Outreach Board (COB).

Stephen Hayes Jr, Executive Director

Jenilee Braun, Naturalist and Program Coordinator

Amy Hayes, Programming and Marketing

Steve Hayes Sr, Membership and Rentals, COB Customer Experience Subcommittee

Brice Hayes II, SWHRFI Property & Grounds Subcommittee Chair

David McClure, SWHRFI Property & Grounds Subcommittee

Ann Herrman, SWHRFI Property and Grounds Subcommittee

Carla Griffin, COB Customer Experience Subcommittee

Mary Ellen Donat, COB Customer Experience Subcommittee

Scott Vannoy, COB Customer Experience Subcommittee

Dave Pointis, COB Customer Experience Subcommittee

Sarah Welcome, COB Customer Experience Subcommittee