Greenway Staff

A native of Clover, SC and graduate of Winthrop University with a degree in History and Philosophy, John J. Gordon has spent his professional years immersed in a variety of recreation minded organizations. John’s organizational expertise is driven by more than 15 years of operational and leadership experience at some of the area’s most respected recreation facilities including the U.S. National Whitewater Center and YMCA Camps Cherokee and Thunderbird. Since joining the Anne Springs Close Greenway as Executive Director in 2017, John has helped shepherd the organization through exponential growth in membership and visitors to the property, as well as operational improvements and continued development of Greenway summer camps, special events and other recreation programs. His focus for the organization is in continued achievement of its mission – to connect all people to nature through conservation, education and recreation. John lives in Fort Mill with his wife, Ally, and two young children, Aila and Lee.

John Gordon

CEO, Leroy  Springs & Co.

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Lindsey Arnautovic

Operations Director
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Sara Lee

Asst. Operations Director
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Elizabeth Bowers

Communications Director
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Josh Patterson

Resource Director
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Tyler Lee

Food & Beverage Director
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John Gordon - Executive Director
A native of Clover, SC and graduate of Winthrop University with a degree in History and Philosophy, John J. Gordon has spent his professional years immersed in a variety of recreation minded organizations. John’s organizational expertise is driven by more than 15 years of operational and leadership experience at some of the area’s most respected recreation facilities including the U.S. National Whitewater Center and YMCA Camps Cherokee and Thunderbird.

Since joining the Anne Springs Close Greenway as Executive Director in 2017, John has helped shepherd the organization through exponential growth in membership and visitors to the property, as well as operational improvements and continued development of Greenway summer camps, special events and other recreation programs. His focus for the organization is in continued achievement of its mission – to connect all people to nature through conservation, education and recreation. John lives in Fort Mill with his wife, Ally, and two young children, Aila and Lee.
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Lindsey Arnautovic - Operations Director
As the Greenway’s Operations Director, Lindsey oversees the direction and operation of Greenway programs from recreation to education and everything in between as well as the FLYERS Afterschool program and Afterschool on the Greenway program. Formerly the FLYERS Afterschool Director, Lindsey been with the Greenway since 2014 and oversaw the development of the Greenway’s nature-based preschool. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and family/childhood studies and has experience in small business ownership.
When she isn’t supporting the Greenway’s amazing staff, she can be found with her husband and two daughters enjoying time on the lake, visiting the Mary Warner Mack Dog Park and exploring the trails of the Greenway.
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Sara Lee - Recreation Director
Sara brings a history of environmental education and outdoor recreation to the Greenway. In her role as Recreation Director, she develops and oversees the implementation of various recreation programs including summer camps, races, signature events and more. Sara came to the Greenway and Fort Mill by way of South Africa, the UK and Connecticut, earning her bachelor’s in Natural Resource Management and a master’s in Communications. She is a member of the American Camp Association and the American Canoe Association. She has experience working with birds of prey and is currently apprenticing to become a Falconer. When not on the Greenway, Sara can be found spending time with family and friends, traveling, gardening, reading or playing volleyball.
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Elizabeth Bowers - Communication Director
Elizabeth is the Greenway’s public information officer and brings over ten years of integrated marketing communications experience for a diverse set of small businesses, corporations & non-profit organizations to the Greenway. She works to ensure strong community relations and engagement through effective marketing & communications strategy across Leroy Springs & Co. entities including the Anne Springs Close Greenway, Springs Golf Courses and Springmaid Mountain.

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Elizabeth received her bachelor’s in Corporate Communications from College of Charleston. She is a member of the Fort Mill Economic Partners Board of Directors, York County Regional Chamber of Commerce – Fort Mill/Tega Cay Area Council and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Charlotte. As recent resident of Fort Mill, she and her husband love hiking and exploring the Greenway with their two boys as well as taking in all the Town of Fort Mill has to offer.
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Josh Patterson - Resource Director
A native to Fort Mill, Josh Patterson has been with the Greenway since 2002 and has a bachelor’s degree in Science (Forestry), a minor in Parks and Recreation from Clemson University, and is a certified Master Naturalist and South Carolina Master Beekeeper. As the Greenway’s Resource Director, Josh oversees the Natural Resource department and Facility and Maintenance department. Josh is responsible for protecting and managing all resources on the Anne Springs Close Greenway, including natural resources, buildings and all related systems, shelters, grounds and common areas, the trail system and the Greenway vehicle and motorized equipment fleet. He is also responsible for ecosystem management including conservation, protection and use.
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Tyler Lee - Food and Beverage Manager
Tyler has been more than 20 years of Food and Beverage industry experience, 3.5 of which has been here at the Greenway. Originally from Vernon, TX, Tyler is also a United States Army Veteran. Thank you for your service, Tyler!
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Natalie Senglaub

Greenway Camps Director
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Dena Lott

Asst. Greenway Camps Director + Afterschool on the Greenway Coordinator
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Regan Williams

Human Resources Coordinator
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Kevin Mangel

Signature Events Coordinator

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Paige Petersen

Equestrian Program Coordinator

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Mollie Mylander

Asst. Equestrian Program Supervisor
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Natalie Senglaub - Greenway Camps Director
Natalie joined the Greenway as the Jr. Adventure Seekers Program Coordinator in 2019 and a teacher at the Greenway’s nature-based preschool before flexing her skills as the Greenway Camps Director in 2020. As Camp Director, she oversees the Adventure Seekers Camp Series as well as Winter and Spring Break camps and the Kids’ Night Out program. She loves working with campers and getting to see them experience new adventures, make new friends, and make memories to last a lifetime! Natalie is a member of the American Camp Association, USA Archery and Delta Mu Delta. She brings diverse experiences with her having worked in customer service with a major container shipping company, as an interpretive park ranger at Badlands National Park and as an environmental educator with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. She received a BS in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences from Penn State and is completed her International MBA in Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. When she isn’t hanging out in the woods, Natalie can be found playing the piano or taking hikes and exploring national parks with husband and dog.
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Regan Williams serves Leroy Springs & Co. as the HR Coordinator, leading all the recruitment efforts for the company. A graduate of University of South Carolina, Regan developed a love of the outdoors growing up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. In her free time, you can find Regan, her husband and her daughter on the lake, walking/hiking trails, kayaking the river, biking, finding new and unique restaurants in the area or traveling and exploring new places.

Contact Regan to explore all job openings at Leroy Springs, you can reach her at 803-547-1028 or by email.
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Paige Peteresen - Administrative Coordinator
Paige is one of the cheerful voices you hear when you call the Greenway’s Guest Services number. She’s been a fixture at the Greenway Stables for a number of years, first as a rider and later as an instructor and Camp Coordinator, and she joined the Guest Services team in 2020. Paige provides administrative assistance for both Greenway Stables and Greenway Guest Services and enjoys working with our members and guests. A Fort Mill native, Paige is a graduate of York Technical College and an animal lover. When she isn’t riding her horse, Rain, she’s visiting her cows near the Dairy Barn or playing with her dogs and cats. She also enjoys spending time on with family and friends and being on the lake.
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Stephanie Waggy

Data Analyst
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Chelsea Chesser

Interim Guest Services Manager
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Catherine Stovcsik

Integrated Marketing Specialist
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Tiffany Wolff

Marketing Coordinator
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Shea Maple

Advancement Events & Corporate Relations Manager
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Danielle Holmes

Community Engagement & Special Projects Manager
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Stephanie Waggy - Guest Services Manager
Stephanie manages the friendly faces welcoming you to the Greenway at the Welcome Stations and in the Greenway Gateway. She and her team manage memberships and other operations surrounding Guest services including general information and point of sales for the Greenway Gateway retail section. Stephanie obtained her degree in Field Biology and has a variety of experience as a Park Ranger and in other environmental and guest services positions. She is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and enjoys spending time in the sunshine, collecting bugs and sharing random fun facts with her family and friends!
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Chelsea Chesser - Guest Services Supervisor Chelsea has been a member of our Guest Services team for a year, but she also has experience with the Greenway’s Environmental Education Department. Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Masters of Arts in Teaching from Winthrop University. She taught middle school for 4 years before joining us. Chelsea enjoys the outdoors, reading, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her puppy, Tucker.
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Catherine Stovcsik - Integrated Marketing Specialist
Catherine brings over 20 years of non-profit experience to the Greenway having previously served in number of roles for both health and education organizations. As the Integrated Marketing Specialist, she manages the Greenway’s social media platforms and website in addition to meeting the marketing needs of the Greenway’s various departments. A small-town girl from Indiana, Catherine earned her degree in English and Telecommunications from Ball State University where she was involved in number of student and community volunteer organizations. When she is not creating engaging posts for Facebook or Instagram, you can find her and her husband on the soccer pitch with their son or watching their daughter on stage at a dance competition. She also loves to travel, cook good food and spend time with family and friends.
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Tiffany Wolff – Marketing Coordinator
Tiffany assists internal and external communications at the Greenway. She earned her undergraduate from Clemson University in Communication Studies and later an MBA from Kennesaw State University. Tiffany came to the Greenway from the media industry where she obtained various communications experience, including copywriting, editing, digital content development, photography, paid media, and marketing analytics.
In her free time, Tiffany enjoys swimming and kayaking with her kids, trail running with her dog and hiking with her husband.
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Shea Maple - Advancement Events & Corporate Relations Manager
After attending college at Winthrop University, Shea began a career in business development and fundraising in professional sports and college athletics. Shea began working at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in February of 2022 and is a key player of the Greenway’s Advancement Team, working closely with area businesses on sponsorship and corporate giving opportunities to enhance our events, programming and overall funding for the Greenway.
In his free time, Shea serves on the Board of Managers for Visit York County. He also enjoys playing outside with his two girls, hiking, watching a ballgame and relaxing at the beach.
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Danielle Holmes - Community Engagement & Special Projects Manager
Danielle graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management degree. After working several years in the hotel and meetings industry, she earned a Master's in Student Personnel Services at the University of South Carolina and has worked in medical education, association management and non-profits.
The primary goal of the Community Engagement and Special Projects Manager is promoting and increasing participation and awareness of the Anne Springs Close Greenway by developing relationships in the community and increasing awareness of our activities and programs
Danielle has volunteered as a Girl Scout leader for over 6 years, and she also enjoys reading and traveling. Danielle has visited all 50 states and a dozen foreign countries, but she also enjoys local adventures, such as hiking the Greenway with her family’s two rescue pups, Bear and Cosmo.
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Max Duggins

Outdoor Program Manager

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Laura Morrow

Venue Sales Manager
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Elizabeth Davis

Venue Sales
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Chris Alves

Gateway Canteen Chef
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Dave Piontek

Gateway Canteen Beverage Director
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Alex Cifra

Natural Resources Coordinator

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Chris Alves - Gateway Canteen Chef
A native of Portugal, you can find Chris in the kitchen creating amazing, healthy dishes for guests of the Gateway Canteen and Fresh Eats Catering. When he isn’t cooking “righteous food”, you can find him restoring cars and racing R/C cars.
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Dave Piontek - Gateway Canteen Manager & Beverage Director
Dave joins the Gateway Canteen with over 11 years in food and beverage management, managing high volume sports bars and breweries. He currently manages the Gateway Canteen and coordinates bar packages for events being held on the Greenway. A former professional touring musician, he left that life upon the birth of his daughter and joined the team at Fresh Eats Catering to manage the operations of the Gateway Canteen. In his free time, Dave enjoys playing music building PC’s and dabbling in furniture making. He is a die-hard Atlanta Braves and LA Rams fan and hopes to start brewing his own beer in the future.
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John Morris

Equestrian Manager
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Tracy Curry

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Cory Chase

Asst. Equestrian Manager
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Katie Herlihy

Volunteer Coordinator
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John Morris - Equestrian Manager
John brings over 15 years of equestrian and livestock management to the Greenway Stables. He oversees and manages all aspects of equestrian programs including equestrian camps and the Exceptional Equestrian therapeutic riding program in partnership with Rock Hill Parks and Recreation and the Fort Mill School District. John holds certification from the Professional Association of Therapeutic International (PATH) and is a member of the South Carolina Horsemen’s Council, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. A native of Fort Mill, John enjoys being outdoors, riding horses and playing golf.
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Cory Chase - Assistant Equestrian Manager
Cory is a Fort Mill native who apprenticed as a Farrier with a training barn in Monroe, NC before coming to the Greenway Stables.  He has been with the Greenway for 15 years assisting with everything horse and barn related. You’ll find Cory baling hay, mending fences, assisting with all equestrian programing, maintain the health of the Greenway’s horses, working with horse borders, maintaining all barn and equestrian equipment and so much more. When he isn’t working with the horses, he enjoys a good trail ride or spending time in the water whether it be a lake or pool!
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