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Executive Director returns from sabbatical

Sound Rivers

Posted on March 27th, 2025

In a moment of levity, Interim Executive Director Dave Emmerling passes over the ceremonial scepter (aka trash grabber) to Executive Director Heather Deck last Friday.

Last Friday, Sound Rivers celebrated Executive Director Heather Deck’s return from a three-month sabbatical. Staff gathered in the Washington office to update Heather on the work done and work in progress as she takes the helm once again.

Many, many thanks go to Dave Emmerling, who stepped in and took on the task of helping the Sound Rivers ship stay afloat and on course in Heather’s absence. We couldn’t have done it without you, Dave!

The Sound Rivers team, reunited. From left to right, Interim Executive Director David Emmerling, Executive Director Heather Deck, Program Director Clay Barber, Volunteer Coordinator Emily Fritz, Development Coordinator Jay Potter, Business Manager Lauren Rowe, Communications Director Vail Rumley, Stormwater Education Coordinator Sierra Stickney, Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Katey Zimmerman, Water Quality Specialist Taylor Register and Neuse Riverkeeper Samantha Krop.

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