About Us

Who We Are

Friends of the Central Cascades Wilderness (FCCW) is a nonprofit organization based in Bend, Oregon. We are dedicated to protecting and preserving the Wilderness Character of the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests. Our team of passionate volunteers works closely with the U.S. Forest Service to ensure the longevity and beauty of Wilderness for future generations.

Meet the Board of Directors

Richard Nix

President

Richard visited Bend and fell in love with the area. When he retired in 2013, he moved to Bend, and began hiking in the wilderness. He soon became concerned about the deterioration in the quality of the wilderness from year to year. Richard joined FCCW in 2015 and has participated in many FCCW stewardship hikes, leading many of them. He has completed Forest Service Wilderness Stewardship Skills training at Mt. Adams Institute and he is certified in Wilderness First Aid and Crosscut Saw. Richard is committed to helping FCCW and the Forest Service to protect and conserve the wilderness. Richard has been married for 28 years and enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, cross country skiing, scuba diving and walking his dogs. Contact at info@centralcascades.org

Trevor Christianson

Vice President

Trevor Christianson blends over eight years as a Park Ranger, Educator, and Naturalist with a passion for uniting people through outdoor exploration. His work with the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Oregon State Parks honed his expertise in conservation, recreation, and nature’s transformative power. As Vice President of Friends of the Central Cascades Wilderness and a board member of the High Desert Climbers Alliance, Trevor champions stewardship and sustainable recreation, creating meaningful experiences that strengthen community bonds. Contact at: FCCWilderness@gmail.com

Cathy Moore

Secretary

Cathy has been volunteering with several different stewardship groups for many years. It provides a way of giving back to the outdoors she loves and uses regularly. After retiring, Cathy and her partner moved to Central Oregon to enjoy the plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities available practically out of their backdoor in the Tumalo area. She discovered FCCW in 2017 and has been volunteering with the group ever since. When she’s not volunteering, you can find her “fiddling around” in her 1 acre garden, exploring Central Oregon, watching sports or training for her next 1/2 marathon.

Don Work

Treasurer

Don moved a few years ago to Fall River, Oregon from Vancouver, Washington. He is retired now after a corporate career in the paper mill industry. He enjoys visiting family and traveling. Don loves alpine and nordic skiing and is very active winter and summer. He is an avid cyclist, hiker and backpacker. He is known to bring wine and cheese to our events.

Jenn Masse

Board Member

Jenn Masse is an ICF-Certified Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Facilitator, and the owner of Conshy Coaching. She empowers executives and leaders to embrace a more conscientious approach to leadership by implementing simplified strategies to manage time, stress, and energy. When she's not working, Jenn prioritizes spending her time outside and being immersed in the community. You can find her hiking, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, and volunteering with several local organizations. Jenn began volunteering with FCCW in 2022, and immediately fell in love with trail maintenance. She's been hooked ever since. Jenn lives in Sisters with her husband, Matt, and dog, Chauncey.

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