Leadership
Volunteers are at the heart of this campaign. We are so grateful for their generosity of time, talent and dedication to Sonoma Land Trust’s mission.
Campaign Steering Committee
This committee is composed of volunteer leaders who contribute their time, expertise and generous gift commitments to ensure that campaign efforts are successful. Led by three co-chair couples who are the primary public representatives of the campaign, these members actively participate in fundraising and provide guidance on key strategic issues.
Simon and Kimberly Blattner
Co-Chairs
Tim Portwood and Jim Lauber
Co-Chairs
Harry and Dee Richardson
Co-Chairs
Scott Hafner
Steven Hightower
Nancy Otto
Ellie Rilla
Allison Sanford
Marie andel
Leadership Council Members
This honorary committee is composed of notable community leaders who have a passion for land conservation and are lending their name and financial support to help the campaign succeed.
Sue Conley
Rob Das
Lynne Deegan-McGraw
Ken & Akiko Freeman
Peter & Ginnie Haas
Dick Hafner
Hal Hinkle
Quincey Tompkins Imhoff
Mary Love
Bill Osterland
Jean Schulz
Board Members
Our Board of Directors are actively involved in the campaign through their own philanthropic support as well as encouraging others to join them in supporting our work.
Scott Hafner, Chair
Gregory Appling, Vice Chair
Philip Jensen, Vice Chair
Ellie Rilla, Secretary
Marie Andel
Jennifer Bice
Simon Blattner
Robert Brent
Dianne Brinson
Clay Clement
Frank Dean
Liz Fisher
Duncan Higgons
Steven Hightower
Quincey Tompkins Imhoff
Nancy Otto
Tim Portwood
Allison Sanford
Judy Scotchmoor
Wendy Smit
Gymmel Trembly
Lewis Warren
Staff Leadership
Dedicated professionals power the work of Sonoma Land Trust.
Management Team
Eamon O’Byrne
Executive Director
Gina Fabiano
Director of Marketing and Media Relations
Melissa Frediani
Operations Director
John McCaull
Land Acquisition Director
Kyle Pinjuv
Acting Stewardship Director
Shannon Nichols
Director of Philanthropy
Neal Ramus
Director of Community Programs
Joe Rizzo
Director of Finance and Administration
Development Team
Shannon Nichols
Director of Philanthropy
Melissa Bennett
Development Program Manager
Natasha Bacci
Senior Major Gifts Manager
Shawnalee Pusey
CRM Database Administrator
Shay Lozano
Philanthropy Operations Associate
Join Us And Become
Sonoma Land Trust is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our tax identification number is 51-0197006. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
(707) 526-6930 • info@sonomalandtrust.org
Sonoma County, California