Staff and Board

Becky Roark

Becky Roark joined the Beaver Watershed Alliance in December 2016. She holds a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Arkansas and has worked within the water quality and conservation fields in the Northwest Arkansas region since 2010. Becky has experience in directing and developing community programs for the non-profit sector and has a technical background to help communities with both watershed management and the advancement of watershed protection initiatives.

She is passionate about cultivating partnerships for watershed education and protection, as well as dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of Beaver Lake and its watershed, including its natural and cultural resources. Becky also serves on the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association Board, Friends of Hobbs State Park Board, enjoys kayaking and smallmouth bass fishing and spends time outdoors with her family. Becky can be reached at becky@beaverwatershedalliance.org or by phone at 479-750-8007.

Stephanie Bolin

Stephanie holds a degree in Marketing and Nonprofit Studies from the University of Arkansas. Since graduation, she has been working at nonprofits in various roles, including food and garden education, event management, and marketing coordination. Stephanie is an Arkansas native with a passion for the community, food, and natural resources in Northwest Arkansas. Stephanie can be reached at stephanie@beaverwatershedalliance.org.

Sue Morrison

Sue Morrison holds a bachelor’s degree in education from West Chester University and has lived in Northwest Arkansas for 26 years. She has worked in finance and administrative roles for over 10 years at local businesses and for a family-owned landscaping company. Sue can be reached at sue@beaverwatershedalliance.org

Daniel Hagood

Daniel joined the Beaver Watershed Alliance in May 2021. He holds an undergraduate degree in Environmental, Soil, and Water Science with a minor in Wildlife Habitat from the University of Arkansas and a graduate degree in Environmental Science from Florida Atlantic University, where he completed his thesis research on the effects of prescribed fire and feral swine soil disturbance on the spread of invasive plants. After graduating from the University of Arkansas, Daniel worked in NW Arkansas as a fish ecology technician, where he monitored water quality and fish populations. After graduating from Florida Atlantic University, he worked as a fisheries and wildlife ecologist on a 400,000-acre tribal reservation in the Florida Everglades. In the Everglades, Daniel carried out various projects, such as leading the Burmese python control program, white-tailed deer research program, and monitoring endangered and threatened species. He loves hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Larry Berry

Larry Berry joined the Beaver Watershed Alliance in November 2022. Larry has worked in Environmental Science and Resource Conservation since 2008 in and around Northwest Arkansas. He holds a master’s degree in Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Soil and Water Science from the University of Arkansas. Larry has experience designing and installing natural stream design restoration projects and implementing and monitoring the efficacy of agricultural best management practices. His career has centered around working on private and public landscape initiatives aimed at protecting and enhancing soil and water natural resources.

Emily Finley

Emily joined the Beaver Watershed Alliance in April 2023. She holds a degree in Landscape Architecture from Mississippi State University and a Master’s Degree in Resiliency Design from the University of Arkansas. Emily is passionate about sustainable design that connects people with the natural environment around them and is excited about the work the Alliance does to further that conversation. Formerly, she worked as a research assistant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, as a landscape designer, and as a project designer at a civil engineering firm. In her spare time, Emily enjoys gardening, reading, crocheting, traveling, and playing with her Doberman, Roxy.

Brynnen Beck

Brynnen holds a degree in Environmental, Soil, & Water Science with minors in Geology and Sustainability from the University of Arkansas. Brynnen is passionate about conserving/educating theNWA area where she grew up as well as connecting her community with the surrounding natural resources. Formerly, she has worked and conducted research on various water quality topics. Brynnen can be reached at brynnen@beaverwatershedalliance.org.