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Board of Directors

	Jim Helmers / President 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) Executive, Finance, Restoration, Events and Fundraising
	Rick Polland / Past President Occupation Former Town Commissioner Town of Oakland Committee(s) Executive, Finance
	Vacant / Vice President
	Ryan Walley / Treasurer Occupation Former banker, current Cubmaster Affiliations Cub Scout Pack 978 of Oakland FL, Hull Island HOA Areas of expertise Youth development, fundraising, community involvement Committee(s) Finance, Executive
	Maryann Camacho-Viera / Secretary Occupation Environmental Educator Areas of Expertise Native Plants, Restoration, Education Affiliation Florida Native Plant Society Committee(s) Executive, Events and Fundraising, Restoration
	Jim Peterson 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
	Doug Skurski Occupation Senior Vice President, Southeast Regional Director, 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
	Krista Carter Occupation Director, Healthy West Orange Areas of Expertise Community Committee(s) Events and Fundraising
	Craig Duxbury Occupation Environmental Scientist, PLT Areas of Expertise Water Quality, Aquatic Ecology Committee(s) Restoration
	Paul Ek Occupation Environmental Scientist, St Johns River Water Management District Committee(s) Events and Fundraising
	Becki Lynch Occupation Retired Vice-President, Educational Services for Kirkwood Community College, Iowa Affiliations Bloom & Grow Garden Society, Co-Chair, Pollinator Power Project Friends of Lake Apopka Orange Audubon Florida Wildflower Foundation Florida Native Plant Society Area of Expertise Conservation planting/practices related to Pollinator Habitats Committee(s) Events and Fundraising - Chair
	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, Events and Fundraising
	Madison Szathmary Occupation Executive Director, Keep Orlando Beautiful Affiliations Keep America Beautiful Association of Zoos and Aquariums (former) Areas of Expertise Animal Husbandry and management, conservation education, volunteer management, community engagement and strategic direction Committee(s) Events and Fundraising
	Aaron Dagen Occupation Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin Areas of Expertise Community Engagement, Education Committee(s) Events and Fundraising
	Elise Hui Occupation Town Manager, Town of Oakland Areas of Expertise Community Involvement Committee(s) Executive
	James Heers Occupation Audit & Compliance Affiliations Salem Lutheran Church BSA Troop 6 BSA Troop 4320 Areas of Expertise Audit & Compliance Committee(s) Events and Fundraising
	Peggy Lantz (Emeritus) Occupation Author, Editor Affiliations Florida Native Plant Society Areas of Expertise Florida Native Plants and Animals Committee(s) Restoration, Events and Fundraising
	Frank Merritt (Emeritus) Occupation Retired Investment Banker Areas of Expertise Finance Committee(s) Executive, Finance
	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.

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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.

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Call: +1 407-905-0054

Address:
P O Box 841

747 Machete Trail

Oakland, FL 34760

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Oakland Nature Preserve

Board of Directors

Jim Helmers / President

Rick Polland / Past President

Vacant / Vice President

Ryan Walley / Treasurer

Maryann Camacho-Viera / Secretary

Jim Peterson

Doug Skurski

Krista Carter

Craig Duxbury

Paul Ek

Becki Lynch

Jackie Rolly

Madison Szathmary

Aaron Dagen

Elise Hui

James Heers

Peggy Lantz (Emeritus)

Frank Merritt (Emeritus)

Jim Thomas

Founding Board Member / Past-President

Interested in Serving on our Board?