Scenic Heroes
Leading the Way
Throughout our more than 40-year history, Scenic America’s mission has moved forward thanks to the tireless work of passionate leaders, volunteers, and visionaries who share a common commitment to the cause of scenic conservation. Read more about some of these inspiring individuals.
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Charles FloydA former real estate professor, Floyd was a Scenic America co-founder and a passionate storyteller who helped communities across the country fight billboard blight. -
Marion Fuller BrownAnother co-founder, Brown was a Maine state legislator who led the way to enact the state's ban on billboards. -
Ronald Lee Fleming, FAICPAs Scenic America's Chairman Emeritus, Fleming led the way to draft Taking the Long View, Scenic America's strategic white paper. -
Michael DawidaNow Scenic America Chair and the leader of Scenic Pittsburgh, Dawida is a former Pennsylvania lawmaker with a legacy of success and impact. -
Ellie KellyA Scenic America co-founder, Kelly harnessed the energy of the Garden Club of America to fight for scenic beauty. -
Leigh MooreScenic America's vice chair also heads our Scenic Walton chapter and serves on the Scenic Florida executive committee. -
Ed McMahonMcMahon served as Scenic America's first chief executive and charted a course for success. -
Bill JonsonJonson's long service as Scenic America's treasurer, and his leadership in Scenic Florida and its members, demonstrate an inspiring commitment. -
Martha Fuller ClarkThe daughter of founder Marion Fuller Brown, Clark has been a powerful voice for scenic beauty as a New Hampshire state legislator and a supporter… -
Kathryn Welch HoweHowe's passion for placemaking and preservation shines forth in her career in historic preservation, real estate development, and related causes from New York to Los… -
Ruth BeckerTo help establish Scenic America, Becker found a physical home for the organization in Philadelphia and continued to steer its early efforts. -
Lindsay MarshallA board member, Marshall brings leadership experience with the Garden Club of America and an astute eye for beauty and accessibility to Scenic America. -
Hal KassoffLongtime board member Hal Kassoff helped protect and shape the beauty of roadways and highways in his home state of Maryland and beyond. -
Cooke KelseyHouston attorney Cooke Kelsey crafted the amici brief that helped sway the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of the city of Austin in its request… -
Sally OldhamA former Scenic America president, Sally Oldham was instrumental in the establishment of the National Scenic Byways Program. -
Meg MaguireUnder Maguire's term at the helm of Scenic America, the organization sharpened its focus and took on bigger challenges. -
John HockScenic Missouri President and Scenic America board member John Hock is helping pave the way for new scenic initiatives in the Show-Me State. -
Marge DavisScenic Tennessee President and Scenic America board member, Davis spearheaded the 2022 Scenic Symposium and launched a new crowdsourced view preservation effort. -
Ardis WoodWood is a champion for scenic beauty in her current home, Savannah, and seeks out opportunities to celebrate the scenic qualities of other places around…
