Neal Hatley
“Growing up on the farm, my grandpa used to say, ‘Any job worth doing is worth doing right.’ That is a lesson I try to pass on to our youth every day. Whether we are building a trail on the mountain with a YouthCore crew or cutting grass for one of our seniors through CommunityConnect the idea of building core values through our work is always at the center.”
Neal oversees our YouthCore, CommunityConnect, Woodlot, Planet 365, Wildfire Mitigation, Community Workforce Development and Public Lands programs and funding. Under his leadership, these programs engage AntFarm’s largest group of youth volunteers and employees, helping them gain skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose.
His leadership emphasizes both technical excellence and personal growth. Neal believes in instilling perseverance, pride in work, and responsibility, qualities that serve youth long after their time at AntFarm. He is proud of creating opportunities for youth to see their work make a visible difference for their neighbors.
