Kyle Bernis and Angelina Stancampiano joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate. Both are from Wyoming State Parks and share their passion for serving underserved communities. Kyle is the Shoshone District Manager and Angelina is the District Interpretive Ranger. Get ready to be inspired!

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Rosie Forgione joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate as they explore one of their favorite National Parks. Rosie and Donald were childhood sweethearts and have been on many adventures together in the wilds for 44 years. Join them on their adventure as they see a bear, hike a trail and visit historic log cabins.

Brent Leisure joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the benefits of Inviting Your Community To Support Your Resource Management. Tips for reaching out and gaining public support for resource management activities is essential for developing lifelong stewards of the resources. Brent Leisure is the retired Director of Texas State Parks and can be contacted at;

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Tasha Simon joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Grant Writing Tips and Success Stories. Tasha is the Chief of the Natural Areas Section for Alabama State Parks.

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Paul McCormack Joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss challenges and success stories of increasing diversity with visitors and employees of state parks. Paul is the Director of South Carolina State Parks and has a passion for inclusion. Join them on the Tailgate for this important topic. you can reach Paul at

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Brian Pinson joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the importance of leadership when managing an incident. Brian has work for several agencies and has lead many teams and understands incident management and leadership. he currently in the Preserve Manager at the Disney Wilderness Preserve managed by The Nature Conservancy. Contact Brian [email protected]

Pete Gallagher joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss tips for being interviewed by a journalist. Pete is an award-winning journalist and environmental reporter and shares his vast experience with the Tailgate community.

Ray Smith joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss saving lives through Search and Rescue. Ray Smith is a District Manager for Georgia State Parks and a skilled Search and Rescue Instructor. Search and Rescue in an established discipline of trained professionals and volunteers dedicated to this field. With a lot of experience under his built, Ray shares helpful techniques to find and give aid when needed. for more information on Search and Rescue, go to the National Association for Search and Rescue at NASAR.org

Craig Seaver joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate by popular demand. Craig has coined the word Interpretising" and is here to tell us all about it. This is a great conversation that can benefit your site as well as extend the guest experience and provide mission compliant angle into creating revenue for the area you manage. Themed and relevant merchandise, displayed in respectful, yet strategic locations can create lifelong stewards and advocates for your operation. Craig can be reached at [email protected]

Jeffery Forbes stops by the Tailgate to discuss Highly Successful Friends Groups. Jeffery is the President of the Friends of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and provides insight into a great relationship with the park. Jeffery and Donald Forgione discuss potential relationship challenges with a nonprofit organization and a government entity.

Come sit on the Tailgate and listen to some great tips on having a Highly Successful Friends Group.