BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Walton
Co-founder and Director
Chris was born in Richmond and is completely committed to ARR’s mission. Seeing the piles of trash on the highways and the tons that fill our rivers makes him want to cry. “I’ve been talking about it for a while, trying to make some change, but a lot of the people who have the power and the money to do something don’t seem to care.” Chris has worked hard his whole life, and he believes this same dedication and willingness to earn his keep will pay off in in protection of our rivers. “As long as I have a breath to breathe, I’m going to be working on getting rid of this trash.”
Richard Talley
Since 2018
He has been the Vice President and board member since 2018. His passion for the environment and clean rivers brought him to us. His creative entrepreneurial skills give us fresh ideas to combat pollution in our watershed.
Brenda Walls
Treasurer
Brenda Walls has been with ARR since its inception and has played a vital role along the way. She ensures that all contributions go directly to rid the environment of the poison we call plastic. ARR maintains a glass pockets policy. Please email bwalls@arrva.org for tax returns, financial statements, or any questions you might have.
Major Wayne Clevart
Since 2018
Has been on our board since 2018. His years of leadership at the Richmond City Sheriffs Department brings a new level of integrity to everything we do.
Bobby Jergenson
Since 2018
Has been a board member since 2018 and his years of experience with the Hanover Fire Department as an EMT and he is certified in white water rescue. He keeps ARR grounded and out of harm’s way on our many river cleanups.
Nikia Adamson
Since 2019
Has been a board member since 2019. With her skills in Business Management and as a community activist, she helps guide ARR along our path smoothly. She loves the environment and wants to ensure our planet is better for our children.
Logan Ryan
Since 2023
Has been a board member since 2023. With her career as a REALTOR and marketer, she has honed her skills in strategic planning, communication, and community engagement, all of which are invaluable assets in our mission. She has been a long time supporter of ARR and helps keep central VA river’s clean with our river cleanups.
MEET THE TEAM
Reggie Diaz
Since 2019
Reggie Diaz has been our Virginia Operations Manager since 2019, and along with being an amazing father, veteran, and leader his passion and commitment to the environment inspires us all. We are extremely fortunate for him to be part of the ARR family.
Chris Mills
Since 2019
Chris Mills Joined ARR in 2019 as our Colorado Operations Manager. A combat veteran who loves his country, his family, and the environment. His assistance with our veteran’s program is invaluable. Chris invites all veterans to contact him at cmills@arrva.org to get involved in making this planet a better place.
Kyle Jenson
Since 2020
Kyle Jenson joined ARR in early 2020 as our Texas Operations Manager and has already removed over 25,000 pounds of plastic and tires out of the Rio Grande River. He has also discovered a tire dumping area in the desert with over 2000 tires next to the Rio and we are working on a plan and funding to remove and recycle them. A true family man and environmentalist that is fed up with the pollution in west Texas.
Ryan Peterson
Since 2021
Ryan Peterson joined ARR in 2021 as our Expansion Coordinator, his love of all animals and wildlife brought us together. Once he learned what plastic is actually doing to our planet he had to be involved. Ryan’s job is to get a ARR chapter in every major city to catch the plastic before it reaches the ocean where it will be lost forever. If you are passionate about the environment as we are please contact Ryan at rpeterson@arrva.org.
Stephen Sheppard
Since 2019
Stephen Sheppard joined ARR in 2019 he earned our MVV Award (most valuable volunteer) in 2020 and 2021. He is a vital member of ARR and the most knowledgeable person we have ever met about our ecosystem. With his leadership, we are also eradicating invasive plants and trees that are threatening the rivers. He is dedicated 100 percent to the cause.