Executive Director

Peter has been Executive Director since February 1, 2007. Prior to that time, he practiced law in New York City (more…)

Heidi is a native of Columbia County and joined CLC in June 2006. She has always been amazed at the beauty (more…)

Doug joined CLC in March 2019. He has been involved in stewardship and land management at land trusts in New (more…)

Public Lands Steward

Whitney joined CLC in June 2017 as a Public Lands Steward. She grew up roaming New England’s woods, lakes (more…)

FARM Program Intern

Sam joined CLC in June of 2019 as the FARM program intern. He has a B.A. in Psychology from Ithaca College, (more…)

Director of Agricultural Programs

Marissa began working at CLC in October 2003. Her interest in the land conservation field has  (more…)

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 (more…)

FARM Program Coordinator

Terence began working at CLC in November 2015. He is excited to work with a team of people dedicated to (more…)

Director of Operations

Jessica joined the CLC staff in October 2005, and loves being part of achieving CLC’s mission. She especially (more…)

Public Land Steward

JJ joined CLC in May 2020, after receiving her Bachelor’s in Geography from SUNY New Paltz, and working with (more…)

Development Coordinator

Rachel joined CLC in April of 2019. Coming originally from the Kansas flatlands, she find the rolling hills and lush (more…)

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 (more…)

Operations & Outreach Associate

Katherine grew up exploring nature in Columbia County, and has a passion for local conservation and wildlife. (more…)

Conservation Projects Manager

Nick joined CLC in September 2019. He previously worked to help protect agricultural land  in Massachusetts and (more…)

Education & Outreach Assistant

Hannah has a deep passion and enthusiasm for ecology and the natural world. She has a BA in Anthropology (more…)

Public Land Steward

Paul joined CLC in January of 2020. He is excited to explore and conserve the land of Columbia County. (more…)

Community Projects Manager

Christine became part of the CLC team in January 2014, and helps towns and municipalities conserve natural (more…)

Communications & Grants Manager

Rebecca grew up in a rural environment tromping the hills and valleys of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and uses her (more…)

Director of Philanthropy

In partnership with staff and board colleagues, Craig nurtures relationships and raises philanthropic support for CLC (more…)

Stewardship & GIS Coordinator

Chris joined the CLC staff in June 2016. A Columbia County native, the wonders of nature fostered a deep respect in him for (more…)