Golden Hills Staff
Email addresses. phone extension numbers, and bios for Golden Hills' staff are listed below.
Most of our staff work remotely at least some of the time, so email is generally the best way to reach us.
You can also call the office at 712-482-3029. For general inquiries, email [email protected].
Our regular office hours are 9am-4pm Monday through Thursday.
We are closed the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday/Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day.
Most of our staff work remotely at least some of the time, so email is generally the best way to reach us.
You can also call the office at 712-482-3029. For general inquiries, email [email protected].
Our regular office hours are 9am-4pm Monday through Thursday.
We are closed the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday/Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day.
Angie Remington
Executive Director [email protected] Ext. 119 Angie has 20+ years of experience in nonprofit management and leadership, serving in a variety of roles including communications, media relations, operations and fundraising for organizations focused on civic engagement, public policy advocacy and environmental sustainability. She started at Golden Hills in January 2025. As Executive Director, Angie ensures the organization's daily operations are aligned with strategic goals, leads fundraising initiatives, and works closely with local communities, stakeholders, and partners to advance conservation goals. Angie grew up in Des Moines and is a lover of animals, crossword puzzles, cooking for friends, and camping with her family and her dogs, Sandwich and Alfred. |
Lance Brisbois
Deputy Director [email protected] Ext. 118 Lance grew up in Harrison County and started with Golden Hills in 2014. He has a bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha . Lance leads a variety of projects focusing on land stewardship and outdoor recreation, and assists with daily operations. He is on the board of directors for the Iowa chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Iowa Prairie Network, Pottawattamie County Trails Association, and chair of the Loess Hills Alliance Stewardship Committee. Lance lives in the Loess Hills and enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible. Contact Lance about: Land Stewardship projects; Trails |
Jackie Johnson
Finance & Revenue Development Manager [email protected] Ext. 114 Jackie is a native of Southwest Iowa and a graduate of Iowa Western Community College. She worked for the Riverside Community School District in Oakland for 13 years before joining the Golden Hills team in February of 2023. As the Finance and Revenue Development Manager, Jackie plays a vital role in the organization’s daily operations by supporting the fiscal health and long-term sustainability of Golden Hills. Jackie currently resides in Carson with her husband, Nate, and their 3 daughters Carly, Layla, and Brecklin. She is also a very proud dog mom to Marv and Ella. In her free time, Jackie enjoys being her kids’ #1 fan at all their activities, visiting Colorado, photography, riding her bicycle and motorcycle, and singing. She is in an acoustic duo called Riverside Drive that travels all over Western Iowa to perform. She has also sung the National Anthem for many events locally and nationally. Most notably, Jackie is a two-time National Anthem winner for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, and a three-time National Anthem winner for the Men’s College World Series! |
Seth Brooks
Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Program Coordinator [email protected] Ext. 110 Seth joined Golden Hills RC&D in 2022. A native of Fremont, Nebraska, he has a B.A. in Political Science from Creighton University and a B.S. in Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Seth has worked as a political organizer in western Iowa, Colorado, and southeast Asia. From 2013 until 2020, Seth lived in Spain where he worked as an English teacher. Upon returning to the United States, Seth has worked as a program instructor at the North Cascades Institute in Washington and as a conservation technician at the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary near Kearney, Nebraska. Additionally, Seth has written hiking guidebooks published by Falcon Guides: Hiking Nebraska in 2023. Hiking Iowa in 2024, and Hiking Kansas in 2024. In his free time, Seth enjoys birding and exploring the Loess Hills with his partner Chelle and dog Jasper. Contact Seth about: Scenic Byways, Outdoor Recreation, & Tourism projects |
Charlie Schilling
Trails Coordinator [email protected] Ext. 117 Charlie is energized to be the first-ever trails coordinator for Golden Hills. He has had past success bringing people, stakeholders and organizations together for a common cause and for the good of the overall community while leading some high profile public projects. The latest was part of a $344m development ($550m today) in “little” Lincoln, Nebraska that literally put them on the live entertainment map as a destination for the world’s biggest and best tours and events. A combination of steady leadership and clear vision also required the right strategy and execution to reach success. He also produces Tour de Nebraska, one of the premier bicycle tours in the Midwest. Charlie has fostered many industry, professional and personal relationships that have been established based on earned trust over three decades. This standard will continue while building relationships and trails throughout western Iowa. Contact Charlie about: Recreational trails |
Dawn Harder
Office Assistant [email protected] Ext. 116 Dawn started with Golden Hills in 2006 working on the SIRE (Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy) project and has since been involved with various projects. Dawn and husband Paul farm near Hancock and are owner/operators of the carwash in Oakland. They have three children. She enjoys volunteering at church and 4-H activities and sewing. |
Jamie Smidt Fowler
Local Foods Coordinator [email protected] Ext. 112 Jamie joined Golden Hills in 2022. She grew up in Wyoming, frequently visiting and developing a love of Southwest Iowa while regularly visiting grandparents and friends. She attended the University of Montana, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and History. Her studies ranged from native plant restoration to sustainable agriculture and environmental politics and policy. Jamie loves all things plants. Her hobbies include growing food, studying plant medicine and cooking from scratch. Jamie serves on the Shenandoah Tree Board and Page County Extension Council. She can often be found sharing her plant knowledge regionally through foraging walks and informational talks. In 2013 she and her husband, Jean-Paul, decided to escape the smokey summers of the West by moving to Shenandoah. They have an elementary-aged daughter, Elke, who also loves to run and spend time outdoors. Contact Jamie about: Local Foods |
Jynell Miller
Operations Coordinator [email protected] Ext. 111 Jynell is the behind-the-scenes go-to for operations support. She grew up in Oakland, and has spent the last 16 years running her own restaurants before joining the Golden Hills team in 2024. In her free time, she enjoys learning new practices for living off the grid with her family to incorporate in the future living in Colorado. She values family and enjoys activities that involve bonding and creating memories with loved ones. |
Paul Assman
Hungry Canyons Alliance Program Director [email protected] Ext. 113 Paul Assman grew up in rural Shelby County. He and his wife of 42 years, Jody, have resided in Denison for the last 34 years. He has a degree in Engineering Technology from Iowa Western Community College and a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Lincoln. He is licensed to practice both Engineering and Professional Surveying in Iowa. Paul has an extensive background in water resources, spending 13 years with the USDA-NRCS as a watershed project engineer. He also served as the Project Impact Manager for the City of Denison as the community recovered from the devastating 1993 flood. In August of 2023 Paul was appointed by the Governor to sit on the Iowa Flood Mitigation Board. Most recently he has served as the Crawford County Engineer for the last 24 years and in that role has been very active in the Hungry Canyons Alliance organization serving on the scoring committee, executive committee and several terms as the president of the executive committee. Paul is also very active in Community projects, several years ago taking a lead role in the development of a Religious Campus for the St. Rose of Lima parish consisting of a new worship space and education facility. He is a current member of the committee building the Crawford County Wellness Center, a 19 million-dollar indoor field house and fitness facility. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time on the farm, traveling and spending as much time as possible with their 5 grandchildren. Paul will be focused on management, development and construction of Grade Control Structures funded through the Hungry Canyons Alliance. |
SasquatchTourism & Marketing Assistant
no contact info known Sasquatch joined Golden Hills in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is occasionally spotted at parks and wildlife areas in western Iowa but nearly impossible to track down. If you see him, please contact us. We have some questions.
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