Who We Are

About Preserving Arizona Wilderness…

Preserving Arizona Wilderness is important because it tells me people about the 90 wilderness areas in Arizona, the beauties these places possess, the recreation available such as hiking, camping, fishing, birding, photography, etc. It also lets folks know the importance of protecting and maintaining these wilderness areas. 

Board – Photos & Bios coming soon…

Gary Beverly Chino Valley

Stephen Cook-Prescott

Jenny Cobb-Prescott

Don Decker-Flagstaff

Tim Bouchard-Chino Valley

Staff

Director Stan Bindell

Stan Bindell worked as a journalist for more than 20 years before becoming a journalism teacher. He continues to report as an environmental journalist and other issues for several newspapers.

His journalism career included stints with The Star-Ledger in Newark, New Jersey, and as editor of the Navajo-Hopi Observer. 

He then started teaching at Hopi Jr/Sr High School on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. His students won state awards every year from the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association and won a half-dozen national awards at the National High School Journalism Convention.

Videographer Zach Kline

Zach is a free lance filmmaker and artist. His work has included TV broadcasting and creative film. He also has a longstanding job as a leather craftsman in Jerome.