Chuck Winchell grew up in the Mill Hill area of Bridgeport in the 60’s. He has been involved with Groundwork Bridgeport since its inception in 1998, having served as a Board member and Chair. Chuck retired from the United Illuminating Company and enjoyed a second career with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. In 1981 he hiked 1,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail and has been chipping away at the remaining 1,100 ever since. Besides hiking, Chuck’s other interests include swimming, biking, and weekly pinochle games.
Chris Allen, a retired Agriscience teacher from Trumbull High School, specialized in the plant science portion of the program. He holds a degree in plant science from Penn State and has expertise in greenhouse production, hydroponics, and plant tissue culture. An avid hiker, Chris has explored nearly all local hiking trails, the Connecticut Appalachian Trail, and several peaks in New Hampshire's White Mountains.