About the Friends of Hocking Hills State Park

Our Mission

The Friends Mission Statement is “To foster a partnership between outdoor enthusiasts and Hocking Hills State Park that ensures a better place for nature education, while setting high conservation standards and raising a strong sense of responsibility for future generations.”

Our Goals

The goals of the Friends group are set high. The Friends have funded rope rescue safety equipment, playground equipment in the campground, a new archery range, and a butterfly habitat. These improvements have been made without state funds or fees to users, through the generosity of people just like you who love the area and have donated to the Friends of the Hocking Hills. Future goals include the construction of an impressive Astronomy Education Center to be built at the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.

Board of Directors

Jerry Jividen, President
Chillicothe, OH 

Barb Saving, Vice President
Logan, Ohio

Greg Kidwell, Treasurer
Sugar Grove, OH

Hollie Aneshansley, Secretary
Logan OH

Jennifer Starkey, Executive Director
Reynoldsburg, OH

 

Directors

Lisa Eiselstein
Logan, OH 

Clyde Gosnell
Ashville OH

Judy Hard
Logan OH

Eric Hoffman
Logan OH

Barb Jividen
Chillicothe, OH  

Jan Kaplar
South Bloomingville, OH

Jamie Kidwell
Sugar Grove, OH

Doug Parker
Sugar Grove OH

Randy Sanders
South Bloomingville, OH

Omie Warner
Ashville, OH

Bob Wells
Logan, OH

Liaisons

Tim Archer, Manager
Hocking Hills State Park
Logan, OH

Karen Raymore, Executive Director
Hocking Hills Tourism Association
Logan, OH

Ex-Officio Board Members

Derek Mills

Alex Snyder

The Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park has opportunities for members to get involved in the leadership and planning committes. The following committees are available:
- Membership
- Public Awareness
- Fund Raising
- Astronomy Education Center
- Poker Runs
- Shoot the Hills

If you are interested in one of the above committees or serving on the Board of Directors, please complete the Volunteer Form or contact Jennifer Starkey, Executive Director at executivedirector@friendsofhockinghills.org or (877) 403-4477.

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