Our Staff

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Columbia Land Conservancy
49 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037
Phone: 518.392.5252
Fax: 518.392.3099
Email: info@clctrust.org

Peter Paden

Executive Director

Peter has been Executive Director since February 1, 2007. Prior to that time, he practiced law in New York City specializing in Continue reading “Peter Paden”

Heidi Bock

Conservation Education Manager

Heidi is a native of Columbia County and joined CLC in June 2006. She has always been amazed at the beauty Continue reading “Heidi Bock”

Doug Brown

Public Lands Manager

Doug joined CLC in March 2019. He has been involved in stewardship and land management at land trusts in New England for Continue reading “Doug Brown”

Whitney Bushey

Public Lands Steward

Whitney joined CLC in June 2017 as a Public Lands Steward. She grew up roaming New England’s woods, lakes and mountains Continue reading “Whitney Bushey”

Katherine Caradine

Operations & Outreach Associate

Katherine grew up exploring nature in Columbia County, and has a passion for local conservation and wildlife. Continue reading “Katherine Caradine”

Marissa Codey

Director of Agricultural Programs

Marissa began working at CLC in October 2003. Her interest in the land conservation field has Continue reading “Marissa Codey”

Tom Crowell

Special Projects Manager

Tom has been with CLC since 1999. During his first six years at CLC, Tom was a Senior Land Protection Manager. Tom chose to work in Continue reading “Tom Crowell”

Terence Duvall

FARM Program Coordinator

Terence began working at CLC in November 2015. He is excited to work with a team of people dedicated to maintaining this beautiful Continue reading “Terence Duvall”

Arianna Ferrario

Conservation Easement Stewardship Assistant

Arianna joined CLC in November 2018 as a Conservation Easement Stewardship Assistant. Continue reading “Arianna Ferrario”

Jessica Holmes

Director of Operations

Jessica joined the CLC staff in October 2005, and loves being part of achieving CLC’s mission. She especially appreciates being able Continue reading “Jessica Holmes”

Rachel Hoppins

Development Coordinator

Rachel joined CLC in April of 2019. Coming originally from the Kansas flatlands, she find the rolling hills and lush colors of Columbia Continue reading “Rachel Hoppins”

John Horton

Volunteer Programs Coordinator & Public Lands Steward

John joined the CLC team in October 2015. John’s interest in land conservation stems Continue reading “John Horton”

Anne Marshall

Accounting and Office Manager

Anne’s been with CLC since March 2014, and manages our accounting, the CLC office building, and store, where we sell items that Continue reading “Anne Marshall”

Beth H. Mills, Ph.D.

Director of Conservation Programs

Beth joined the staff at CLC in July 2017 after working for many years in New Mexico where her focus was on community and open space Continue reading “Beth H. Mills, Ph.D.”

Ian Schillinger-Brokaw

Public Lands Steward

Ian grew up in Columbia County exploring the numerous natural landscapes that fueled his passion for the outdoors, and brings that Continue reading “Ian Schillinger-Brokaw”

Christine Vanderlan

Community Projects Manager

Christine became part of the CLC team in January 2014, and helps towns and municipalities conserve natural resources, Continue reading “Christine Vanderlan”

Rebecca Walker

Communications & Grants Manager

Rebecca grew up in a rural environment tromping the hills and valleys of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and uses her communication Continue reading “Rebecca Walker”

Craig Westcott

Director of Philanthropy

Craig joined CLC in August 2018 after an eighteen-year tenure at Darrow School in New Lebanon, NY.
Continue reading “Craig Westcott”

Chris joined the CLC staff in June 2016. A Columbia County native, the wonders of nature fostered a deep respect in him for natural resources and their role in everyone’s life. Continue reading “Christopher Young”