Yadkin River Greenway
Yadkin River Greenway Council
Board of Directors
The Yadkin River Greenway was created through the cooperative efforts of citizen volunteers, landowners, and the governments of Wilkes County, North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, and the State of North Carolina. The effort began in 1994, and the first phase of the greenway became a reality and was opened May 18, 2002. The Yadkin River Greenway Council, a non-profit community organization, provided coordination and leadership.
This Greenway is a natural area between urban communities where wildlife, vegetation, and streams are preserved and enjoyed. Greenways also provide transportation, recreation, and exercise opportunities for the community.
President & Chairman
Charlie White
After years of service with the Greenway. Charlie's favorite thing about the Greenway is getting it built!
Fund Raising Chairman
Vice President
Gary Johnson
2025-2028
.jpg)
Construction Chairman
Steve Steele
Steve has been on the Greenway Council for over 20 years. Steve’s work and experience have been a great asset to the greenway. The greenway is fortunate to have Steve as the Construction Chairman
Treasurer
Gary Cogdill
13 Years of service with the Greenway.
Gary feels the Greenway is rewarding to get out, see people and feels the greenway has been well accepted and well used.
Volunteer Project Chairman
Freda Matthews
A Founding Member with 21 Years of service! Freda loves the wildlife, just being outdoors and the changing of the seasons!
Secretary
Terrian Carter
2025-2028
Special Events Chairman
Executive Director
R.G. Absher
3 Years of service with the Greenway
RG loves that the Greenway is a place where people can go and experience nature and still improve their life.
Other Council members are:
Lee Bentley, Bill Clifton, Gary Johnson, Carl MaCann, Steve Steel, Sam Stroud, Keith Johnston, Craig Bennett, Bill Harris, Alex Blair, William Buchanan, Susan Buchanan, Brett Cothern, Dan Day, Keith Johnston, Craig Langtson, Jeff Teague
We thank these individuals for their service and participation in the success of the Yadkin River Greenway.
Council Members~
Past and Present
John Gygax, Alison Pipes, Steve Mathis, Shelmar Blackburn Jr., Mike Kerhoulas, Janet Lyon, Gary Blevins, Tom Frazer,Becky Lakey, Dick Sloop, Sheree Sloop, Mark Church, Vaughn Hayes, Yony Lopez, Carol Stone, Ray Stroud, Jim Faw, Robert Hatfield, Susanne (Church) Hayes, Lee Herring, David Kim, Lena Johnson, Becky Mann, Dariel Rathmell, Tim Murphy, Bob Laney, Steve Nichols, Andy Sulorius, Ray Stone, Steve Spencer, John Goodnow, Tammy Love, Bill Albert, Jule Hubbard, Heather Pardue, Matt Stone, Ken Tremaine, Don Birdson, John Caplinger, Russ Ferree, Joshua Mitchell, lla Baugham, Danny Staley, Alan Downing, Betty Pierce, Phil Carlson, Larry Bennett, Arnold Lakey, Ed Marxen, Bill Clifton, Dennis Huggins, Jim Hutchens, and Teresa Stewart, Vickie Church, Carolyn Brookshire Pardue