OFFICERS
president and chief executive officer
William B. Rogers
senior vice president and director of city park development Adrian Benepe
senior vice president and division director
Raymond Christman
senior vice president and chief marketing officer Sean Connolly
senior vice president and director of conservation strategies
Ernest Cook
senior vice president and division director Jeff Danter
vice president and director of federal affairs
Kathy DeCoster
senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary M. Holly Haugh
senior vice president and chief philanthropy officer
Margie Kim
senior vice president and division director
Deborah Love
senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer Cynthia Scherer
vice president and director of conservation transactions
Brenda Schick
vice president and director of human resources Barbara Smith
senior vice president and chief of staff
Tim Wohlgenant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Page Knudsen Cowles (Chair), Stephen W. Baird, Brian M. Beitner, George Bell, William J. Cronon, Douglas Durst, Whitney Hatch, Ignacia S. Moreno, Caroline P. Niemczyk, Michael E. Patterson, Thomas S. Reeve, Laura Richards, Roy Richards Jr., William B. Rogers, Lex Sant, Sheryl Tishman, F. Jerome Tone, Ana Valdez, Susan D. Whiting
I JOINED THE BOARD BECAUSE … I am passionate about providing access to na- ture as well as preserving natural resourc- es. I’ve seen firsthand the awe and learning that comes from exploring green space and studying nature. I’ve been inspired by nature all of my life, and I want to make sure that others have that opportunity.
I SUPPORT THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND BECAUSE … I believe in its core mission: to create parks and protect land for people. I believe it is our civic duty to protect our environment for future generations.
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND’S WORK IS UNIQUE BECAUSE ... parks and green spaces transform cities and inspire people— both young and old—to be a part of their community.
MY PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A BOARD MEMBER WAS … witnessing the breadth of The Trust for Public Land’s work—from the opening of The 606 urban
trail in Chicago to preservation of open land in Telluride, Colorado. These two examples demonstrate how we can touch American lives from coast to coast.
THE KEY CHALLENGE FACING THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND IS … continuing to adapt the projects and programs to urban, suburban, and rural communities. We are learning how to balance these different require- ments—and building awareness of The Trust for Public Land in the process. Private support for our mission is also key, and that’s why I’m excited to be a part of our first major fundraising campaign, “The Power of Place.”
I FIRST FELL IN LOVE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD WHEN … I was freely allowed to wander and explore our family farmland, woods, and lake as a child. I spent count- less hours finding springs, climbing fences, counting wildflowers, and becoming more curious about the seasons and the environment.
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Get to know Susan Whiting
A Trust for Public Land board member since 2012, Susan Whiting has served as a top advisor and director for consumer, technology, and financial services companies. In her 35-year career with Nielsen, she was known for building the company’s most visible franchise in television measurement during the cable, telecommunications, and media industries’ digital transition. She resides in Chicago and Wisconsin with her children.
spotlight board
sara cozolino
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