Randy Evans

Executive Director

Randy Evans was named Executive Director of the Three Valley Conservation Trust (3VCT) in October 2019 after serving in the stewardship role for five years. Randy brings a wealth of experience and passion for leading natural resource protection efforts. Prior to joining the Three Valley team, Randy served in the U.S. Coast Guard enforcing international & domestic fisheries regulations and providing marine environmental protection/pollution response.

Randy holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies and geographic information systems (GIS) and a master’s in conservation biology from Miami University. He also coordinates the Southwest Ohio Woodland Association and has taught as an adjunct instructor in the Biology Dept at Miami University since 2018.

Randy's dedication to preserving SW Ohio's natural resources and prime agricultural lands makes him a valuable asset to 3VCT. Under Randy's leadership, Three Valley continues to expand its impact through conservation easements, land acquisitions, habitat restoration, and community engagement. He is passionate about developing partnerships which connect farmers, landowners, and conservationists with the resources needed to create a more sustainable and resilient Ohio.

Tom Buckley

Stewardship Specialist

Tom joined Three Valley Conservation Trust in early 2025, after many years in the outdoor education world. From wilderness camps to university programs to parks and recreation, he has led adventures and experiences in the South and Midwest as well as overseas in the UK. Working at Three Valley completes the circle, allowing him to further put into practice what he learned as a graduate student at Miami University’s Institute for the Environment and Sustainability. As the Stewardship Specialist, Tom’s focus is monitoring easements, ensuring their conservation values are maintained. When not out in the field avoiding poison ivy and ticks, he spends his time hiking, paddling, and climbing with his son (while also avoiding poison ivy and ticks). Tom has been a Butler County resident since 2008, and loves stewarding for the community he lives in and the neighbors he lives with.

Steve Gordon

Conservation Consultant

A past member of Three Valley's board, Steve has also served as a part-time contractor since 2011, primarily helping staff the Paddy's Run Conservation Project and conducting other property research. He also serves in a volunteer capacity on the Ruder Preserve Management Committee and the Miami University Natural Areas Committee. A resident of Oxford Township, Steve holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from Miami. He is a native of Clermont County, Ohio.

April Hamlin

Development Manager

April joined Three Valley Conservation Trust in 2022 as a grant writer and development consultant and was later hired as Development Manager in January 2024. She helped obtain funding that expanded the Ruder Boardwalk and launched the seed library initiative.

Born and raised in southwest Ohio, she grew up spending most of her time outdoors. She spent long summer days breaking an endless amount of beans before running off to climb trees or adopt stray cats. As a member of Liberty Pattern Pals 4H club, she entered baking, gardening and sewing projects in the Butler County Fair. Every few weeks her family would load up the car and drive “down-home” to eastern Kentucky to visit her grandparents. She was immersed in the beauty of Appalachia, hiking in the woods and listening for bobcats at night. Her time in the mountains ignited her passion for nature and appreciation for a slower life.

April graduated from Miami University and spent several years teaching language arts to students in grades 7-12. She has spent the last decade working in the nonprofit sector and still loves being in the woods. April is now a steward of her family’s Kentucky land and enjoys learning conservation practices from the knowledgeable team at Three Valley.

ERIK HERRMANN

Stewardship Technician

Erik has been a Three Valley Conservation Trust team member since 2025. He graduated from Miami University in May of 2024 with two bachelor degrees in botany and geology, and with a strong interest in local plant identification & other naturalist fields. Erik has worked for the Bureau of Land Management in Butte, Montana as an Americorps intern with emphasis in wildlife biology, and for Miami University’s natural areas and ecology research center as a student specialist. In his free time Erik enjoys hiking, backpacking, caving, and gardening.

Teri Wickham

Office & Communications Manager

As the Office and Communications Manager at Three Valley Conservation Trust, Teri helps manage day-to-day operations and financial transactions to support the organization’s mission. An Ohio native, she attended Bowling Green State University before moving to Washington State, where she spent 37 years with the United States Postal Service, including time as a Postmaster. She has also been involved in nonprofit accounting, assisting with fundraising efforts for choristers traveling across the U.S. and Europe.

Teri is passionate about conservation and enjoys hiking, walking with friends, and spending time with her husband, Rory, and daughter, Nataly. She is proud to support Three Valley’s mission and looks forward to contributing wherever needed.