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Board of Directors 

Rick Polland

Rick Polland - President / Town Representative

Occupation
Town Commissioner Town of Oakland

Committee(s)
Executive, Finance
Photo Jim Peterson

Jim Peterson - Past President 

Occupation
Environmental Scientist with St Johns River Water Management District

Areas of Expertise
Aquatic flora and fauna, environmentalist, especially aquatic plants and birds

Committee(s)
Events & Fundraising, Finance, Executive

 
Photo Doug Skurski

Doug Skurski - Vice President / President Elect

Occupation
Biological Resources Director for Environmental Science Associates (ESA)

Affiliations
CFAEP/FAEP/NAEP, Society of Wetland Scientists

Areas of Expertise
Wetland and wildlife assessments and regulatory coordination/approvals; certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS); FFWCC-permitted gopher tortoise agent; FDEP-qualified storm water management inspector

Committee(s)
Restoration 

Laurie Cummins - Secretary

Occupation
Community Engagement Manager

Committee(s)
Events & Education

Areas of Expertise

Conservation Education and Interpretation, Facilitation and Training, Curriculum Development, Global Leadership
Photo Steve Koontz

Steve Koontz - Treasurer


Occupation

Town Manager, Town of Oakland

Committee(s)

Executive, Finance
Photo Jim Thomas

Jim Thomas 

 

Founding Board Member / Past-President 

Occupation
Owner, Biosphere Consulting

Areas of Expertise
Biologist, Friends of Lake Apopka Founder

Jim Thomas believed that all life is precious and that everything is connected and we are all indebted to him for teaching us that no battle is to big or to small when we work together to do our part to restore and care for native habitat and the wildlife that live here. 
Photo Jimmie Atwill

Jimmie Atwill


Occupation
Retired Educator

Committee(s)
Events & Fundraising - chair


Affiliations
Past-President, Bloom & Grow Garden Society
 No photo description available.

Stephanie Berry


Occupation
Retired USPS


Committee(s)

Events 

Affiliations

Friends of Lake Apopka

Linda Caimano


Occupation
Retired Registered Nurse

Committee(s)
Events 
 

Maryann Camacho-Viera

Occupation
Educator, Boggy Creek Airboat Tours

Areas of Expertise
Native Plants, Restoration, Education

Committee(s)
Restoration

Affiliation

Florida Native Plant Society
Photo Krista Carter

Krista Carter 

Occupation
Manager, Executive Communications, IAAPA

Areas of Expertise
Community

Committee(s)
Executive,  Grants & Fundraising
Photo Craig Duxbury

Craig Duxbury

Occupation
Environmental Scientist, PLT

Areas of Expertise
Water Quality, Aquatic Ecology

Committee(s)
Restoration  
 Photo oakland Nature Preserve Logo

Paul Ek

Occupation
Environmental Scientist, St Johns River Water Management District

Committee(s)
Maintenance 
Photo Jim Helmers

Jim Helmers  

Occupation
Forest Land Manager with Rocky Creek Timber, LLC and Retired Emergency Physician

Affiliations
The Longleaf Alliance, Florida Forestry Association, Florida Native Plant Society, Master Tree Farmer, Certified Prescribed Burn Manager

Areas of Expertise
Forest Land and Restoration Management, Medicine and Chemistry

Committee(s)
Restoration, Maintenance
Photo Peggy Lantz

Peggy Lantz

Occupation
Author, Editor

Affiliations

Florida Native Plant Society 

Areas of Expertise
Florida Native Plants and Animals 

Committee(s)
Restoration, Events and Fundraising 
 

Frank Merritt 

Occupation
Retired Investment Banker

Areas of Expertise
Finance

Committee(s)
Executive, Finance
Photo Jackie Rolly

Jackie Rolly 

Occupation
Retired Program Manager, U.S. Navy, Civil Service

Affiliations
Member Florida Native Plant Society (former State and Chapter Officer), Instructor Florida Master Naturalist Program, IFAS

Areas of Expertise
Florida Native Plants

Committee(s)
Restoration - chair
 

Julie Walker

Occupation

Committee(s)
Museum / Oakland Nature Preserve Museum Docent
 


 
 

Interested in Serving on our Board?

Expectations for board members are as follows:

  • Maintaining a current Preserve membership.

  • Attend all board meetings (in person or via conference call); Prior notification of absences is expected.

  • Volunteer at least 24 hours per year contributing your Time, Talent or Treasure.

  • Be dedicated and committed to carrying out the mission of the Preserve within the community.

  • Take an active part in planning the Preserve’s budget and contribute time or talent to at least one fundraising event per year.

  • Submit to a background check as requested by the Executive Committee.

  • Act in accordance with the Bylaws and follow all of the Preserve’s policies.

  • Behave in a morally responsible manner that does not reflect negatively on the organization.

  • Treat each other with civility, dignity, and mutual respect.

  • Abide with the decisions of the majority, acting through a democratic process.


Florida Communities Trust LogoFunding for the acquisition of this site was provided by the Florida Communities Trust using Preservation 2000 funds.

 

  

Call:
Office: +1 407-905-0054


Address:
P O Box 841

747 Machete Trail

Oakland, FL 34760

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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