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 & Beth Berkson
Lynne Deegan-McGraw
Ken & Akiko Freeman
Peter & Ginnie Haas
Dick Hafner
Hal Hinkle
Mary Love
Bill & Jeanne 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.
Marie Andel, Board Chair
Allison Sanford, Immediate Past Chair
Tim Portwood, Vice Chair
Scott Hafner, Vice Chair
Judy Scotchmoor, Secretary
Gregory Appling
Jennifer Bice
Simon Blattner
Robert Brent
Dianne Brinson
Clay Clement
Duncan Higgons
Steven Hightower
Philip Jensen
Nancy Otto
Ellie Rilla
Wendy Smit
Peter Van Alyea
Quincey Tompkins Imhoff
Mike Valdovinos
Lewis Warren
Staff Leadership
Dedicated professionals power the work of Sonoma Land Trust.
Management Team
Eamon O’Byrne
Executive Director
Sheri Cardo
Director of Communications
Melissa Frediani
Operations Director
John McCaull
Land Acquisition Director
Bob Neale
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
Deirdre Holbrook
Donor Engagement Officer
Reta Lockert
Donor Relations Director
Aja Walter
Development 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