Board and Staff :
Staff Bios
A resident of Spartanburg for 28 years, Mary was born in Greenville and graduated from Presbyterian College with a degree in Sociology. In her 14th year as Executive Director for SPACE, Mary is responsible for fundraising, non-profit management, and public relations. Mary is married to Bill Walter and they have three children, ages 25, 23, and 20. She enjoys kayaking, reading, spending time with her children, and being outdoors.
Julie Lonon, Land Protection Coordinator
Originally from Spartanburg, Julie graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a BA in Political Science and from the University of South Carolina with a MA in International Relations. Prior to working for SPACE, Julie worked for The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina in advocacy and fundraising. Julie is responsible for working with local landowners to protect their lands. Julie and her husband Josh have two boys, ages 7 and 3, and a dog. She enjoys hiking on beautiful fall days, kayaking down lazy rivers, and spending time with family and good friends.