Resource Center Staff

Duane Lula (dlula@byways.org)
Byways Specialist
Direct Phone: 218-625-3306

Duane Lula previously served as the Federal Lands Scenic Byway Coordinator, a liaison between the Federal land management agencies and the Resource Center. Through his previous work for the USDA Forest Service and National Park Service, Duane brings more than 30 years of experience in planning, recreation and natural resource management to his current role as Byways Specialist. 

As a Byways Specialist, Duane’s responsibilities include:

  • Serving as a contact for assigned States and byways
  • Planning and problem solving with State coordinators and byway organizations
  • Developing content for Resource Center events

When not at work or on the nation’s byways, Duane enjoys camping at State and national parks and forests around the Midwest.


Resource Center Staff Listing

Michelle Johnson
Director

Curt Pianalto
Associate Director

Linda Vokes
Administrative and Finance Assistant

Ryan Petersen
Program Coordinator

Wayne Gannaway
Byways Specialist

Duane Lula
Byways Specialist

Rob Balmes
Byways Specialist

Ryan Matara
Training Specialist

Cheryl Cloud
Tribal Liaison