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Speakers Spotlight
Connect with historians, authors, and educators who bring CCC history to life for schools, libraries, parks, and organizations.
Speakers Spotlight
Passing the Legacy Forward
The CCC Legacy Education Committee developed this resource because members frequently request speaker recommendations. This is not a formal speakers bureau — CCC Legacy provides contact information for direct inquiries. Speakers are historians, authors, filmmakers, and educators whose content focuses on CCC history and promotes the organization's educational mission.
Martin "Marty" Podskoch
East Hampton, CT — Northeast — Connecticut and New York
CCC history in Connecticut and New York
Biography
Marty Podskoch is a retired educator who taught reading for 36 years, with the final 28 years spent at Delaware Academy in Delhi, New York. His interest in historical preservation began in fall 1987 after climbing Hunter Mountain, where he met a fire tower observer. This encounter sparked his research into fire tower history and, eventually, the CCC programs of the Northeast.
Michael J. Schultz, Ph.D.
Pittsburgh, PA — Western and Central Pennsylvania
CCC history in the Allegheny National Forest and western/central Pennsylvania
Biography
Retired high school and college professor who served as campground host at Twin Lakes and Loleta recreational areas on the Allegheny National Forest from 1978–1992. This role exposed him to numerous CCC veterans, sparking 35+ years of dedicated research into Civilian Conservation Corps history. Schultz established the Marie and Mike Schultz CCC Collection at the University of Pittsburgh/Bradford campus (Hanley Library), containing over 1,000 photographs, 32 video interviews with CCC veterans, 50 books on the CCC, and extensive memorabilia.
Ren and Helen Davis
Atlanta, GA — Nationwide
CCC legacy in America's state and national parks
Biography
Ren and Helen are freelance writers specializing in historical travel and guidebooks with over 25 years of writing experience and six books in print. Ren Davis is a retired hospital executive with a history degree from Emory University (1973) and a Master's in Public Health from Tulane University (1977), who spent 32 years with Emory Healthcare. Helen Davis is a retired elementary educator holding a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University (1973) and a Master's in Education from Georgia State University (1980), who taught in Atlanta Public Schools for 20 years. They have presented on the CCC at numerous national parks including Shenandoah, Glacier, Mount Rainier, Great Smoky Mountains, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library.
William "Bill" Jamerson
Escanaba, MI — Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan
Musical education and entertainment — CCC history through performance
Biography
Bill Jamerson is an author, PBS filmmaker, and songwriter with two decades of experience researching Civilian Conservation Corps history. He educates audiences through musical performances and video presentations, making history accessible and memorable for all ages. He has performed as the featured entertainer at five national NACCCA conventions and visited numerous CCC state parks across the upper Midwest.
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Are You a CCC Speaker?
Members interested in being listed on the Speakers Spotlight must provide their name, contact information, area of expertise, service territory, honorarium requirements, a brief biography, and any CCC-related accomplishments. Contact the CCC Legacy office to join the list.