Our Mission

The mission of Dishman Hills Conservancy is to permanently protect the Dishman Hills while connecting people to nature through conservation, education, and recreation.

Our Vision

We envision a vibrant, continuous ecosystem from the Dishman Hills Natural Area and the Rocks of Sharon to the Stevens Creek Trailhead and the edge of the Palouse that is permanently protected, well-managed, and recognized as an asset to the Greater Spokane Community.

Core Values

DHC’s core values are stewardship, advocacy, integrity, education, and conservation.

Who We Are

Founded in 1966, the DHC is Washington State’s oldest Land Trust. We have a lean staff, a hardworking Board of Directors, and hundreds of members and volunteers from the community.

Chris Kopczynski

PRESIDENT
KOP Construction

Allen "A.T." Miller, J.D.

VICE PRESIDENT
ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND USE ATTORNEY
Lukins & Annis

Art Zack, Ph.D.

DIRECTOR
Forest Ecologist

Betsy Bancroft, Ph.D.

AQUATIC ECOLOGIST
Gonzaga University

Carol Neupert

DIRECTOR
Fundraiser-Retired

Guy Gifford

STEWARDSHIP CHAIR
WA Dept. of Natural Resources

Jeff Roberts

DIRECTOR; Cabin Engineering
MS Engineering Boeing

Jim Harless

TREASURER
CPA-Retired

Lynn Briggs, Ph.D

DIRECTOR
Eastern Washington University

Michael Hamilton

PRESIDENT EMERITUS<br>Geologist

Rick Severn, M.Ed Science

DIRECTOR
Teacher & Naturalist

Stuat Grossman

Financial Advisor
semi retired

Suzy Dix

DIX FARM & REAL ESTATE
Windermere