Leadership
Executive Team

Natalie Britt
President & CEO
Read bio →Natalie brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, including executive roles focused on public lands, outdoor recreation, conservation, education, and community partnerships. Prior to joining Zion Forever, she served as President and CEO of FIND Outdoors, where she led work across national forests and public lands in the Southeast.
Her leadership is rooted in collaboration, strategic growth, and a deep belief that public lands are strengthened when communities, partners, and donors work together in service of something larger than themselves. She has been recognized as a Utah Business CEO of the Year honoree, a St. George Chamber Element Award recipient, and a leader committed to building strong organizations with lasting impact.
A graduate of the University of South Carolina and a lifelong lover of history, football, and the outdoors, Natalie brings equal enthusiasm to boardrooms, trailheads, and any conversation involving SEC football. She lives in southern Utah, where she continues to be inspired daily by the beauty, complexity, and responsibility of working in service to Zion.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Theodore Roosevelt”

Chris Horton
CFO / COO
Read bio →““We simply need that wild country available to us, even if we never do more than drive to its edge and look in.” — Wallace Stegner”

Stephani Lyons
Chief of Staff
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Jill Harris
Executive Assistant
Read bio →Operator in Las Vegas, Jill is known for her calm under pressure and quick decision-making. She loves music, golfing, road trips, and spending time with her family.
Our
Directors

Jill Burt
Exec VP of Retail
Read bio →“The outdoors has always been where I find perspective, purpose, and inspiration.”

Hong Chaudhry
Director of Accounting
Read bio →“"... things in themselves, myself being myself" — Virginia Woolf”

Elizabeth Fiala
Director of Human Resources
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Patrick Gill
Director of IT & Web
Read bio →Whether he is solving a behind-the-scenes systems issue, improving a workflow, strengthening cybersecurity, or building a better digital experience, Patrick is always looking for ways to make work easier, smoother, and more connected.
Patrick lives in Washington, Utah, with his wife, Melanie, and their two boys. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and staying involved in the community as an avid soccer coach.

Mike Hobbs
Director of Logistics
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Joan Sebastian
Director of Retail
Read bio →Having worked with leading corporate retailers such as CSC Brands, Carter’s, CSC Gen, and AEO, JoAn is skilled in overseeing multi-unit teams and optimizing operations in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Known for a results-driven approach, JoAn is committed to building cohesive teams, fostering growth, and enhancing operational efficiency.
When she isn’t at work, JoAn is an avid outdoor enthusiast, exploring off-road trails in her 4x4, hiking, mountain biking, canyoneering, and capturing the stunning beauty of national parks and protected landscapes, all while sharing her passion for nature conservation.

Tiffany Stouffer
Director of Development
Read bio →““The imagination is not a state: it is the human existence itself." William Blake”