Our Board
Daniela Kohl
Daniela Kohl gained valuable experience working with a Florida bear protection group, where she learned how raising awareness and using better trash cans can reduce human-bear conflicts. She started Roaring Fork Bears in 2019, focusing on innovative solutions for peaceful coexistence with black bears. The organization connects with local governments and promotes proper enforcement and improvements to waste management practices to protect bears and people. Through education on bear behavior and living safely in bear areas, Roaring Fork Bears aims to influence residents and visitors. The organization supports communities through tailored solutions and collaboration.
Perry Will
Perry Will comes from a farming and ranching family in Southeast Colorado. In 7th grade he was inspired by a book about wildlife management, earning a college degree in wildlife biology. He worked as a game warden for over forty years. Public service was also important to him and he is now the ranking member of the Energy and Environment committee in the Colorado Legislature, where he is a champion for rural Colorado in an urban dominated organization, representing western slope values and way of life working to protect our future and our children’s future by focusing on our heritage.
Josh Wamboldt
Josh is a Colorado native who grew up in Gypsum, CO. He started hunting at a young age and developed a deep respect for wildlife. At the age of 12, he began his career as an outfitter. In 2016, he bought Avalanche Outfitters in Redstone, CO, to follow his passion for horses and the outdoors. In recent years, he has served on the Redstone Community Association Board and was recently elected president. Josh’s outdoor expertise has provided him with a strong understanding of wildlife. He has been collaborating with fellow community members on non-lethal bear deterrents and promoting proper bear safety in Redstone.
Frosty Merriott
Frosty and his wife Carly have moved to the Valley in early 1998. He maintains his CPA office in River Valley Ranch. He term limited after 10 years as a Carbondale Town Trustee and also served 4 years on Planning and Zoning. Frosty currently serves on the Environmental Board and the Chamber Ex Board in an effort to give back and stay involved in our community. He was named an Everyday Hero by the Colorado Chapter of CPAs for the work he did on the Wildlife Crossings Zones Bill a decade ago which along with CDOT and DOW to get the fencing initiative started. Frosty is fond of saying he will always give wildlife a seat at the table and considers wildlife as one of our most valuable assets.
Jeff Marley
University of Guelph
Agricultural Background
Founder/GM Margo Supplies
Specializing in non-lethal wildlife deterrents
Extensive experience in exclusion electric fencing of carnivores, ungulates, and other wildlife.
If you would like to support our efforts, please donate to our cause today.
Send checks to P.O.Box 932, Carbondale, CO 81623.
Or call Daniela directly for more information.