Rob Weinzettle, Chair
Rob is an advocate for the outdoors. He has pushed to educate the public on opportunities to explore and preserve nature in our backyards, parks, and more. As a Sierra Club Chair, and a supervisor of two Community Activity Centers, he has made it his life's work to invest in the community and our collective future.
Dick Anderson, At-Large Member
Dick is a retired career National Park Service employee with over 40 years experience. He worked primarily on Freedom of Information Act requests, environmental compliance (NEPA) documents, agency Wilderness policy, ANILCA of 1980 policy, and other general conservation work. He worked at the NPS Alaska Regional Office for 13 years, Death Valley National Park (CA/NV) for 10 years, Chiricahua National Monument (AZ) for 5 years, and several other NPS units. He has a BS degree in Biology from San Diego State University and was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay as a National Parks Specialist.
Dr. Aron Crowell, Science Chair
Dr. Crowell is a research anthropologist and archaeologist who retired as Alaska Director of the Smithsonian Institution's Arctic Studies Center in 2024. Since 1994 he has worked with museums, universities, federal agencies, and Alaska Native communities and organizations on collaborative projects including archaeological research, exhibitions, education, and Indigenous arts. Cultural histories, coastal adaptations, climate change, and Indigenous ecological knowledge have been central issues in his scientific work and publications, with a focus on southern Alaska from Katmai and Kodiak Island to the Kenai Peninsula, Yakutat, and Glacier Bay. Crowell is an outdoor enthusiast who advocates for marine conservation and supports environmental and social justice organizations. His doctorate in anthropology is from the University of California, Berkeley.
Andrew Roy, Outings Chair
Andrew is a passionate outdoor adventurer who finds joy exploring the natural world. Whether he is hiking through backcountry trails, casting a line in a quiet stream, or setting up camp for a remote weekend away, he has always felt most at home in nature. His travels have taken him across diverse landscapes, from remote mountain ranges to coastal wilderness, always guided by a deep respect for the Earth.
A lifelong believer in conservation, he is committed to protecting the wild places he loves for future generations. He has championed sustainable outdoor practices and encouraged others to connect with and care for the environment.
With the Sierra Club, he hopes to bring his passion, experience, and voice to the ongoing mission of environmental stewardship and advocacy. He aspires to respect the land, leave no trace, and encourage others to do the same as an Outings Leader.