"The places we save are the places we love."
— Aldo Leopold
People
The San Juan Preservation Trust functions due to the efforts of an all-volunteer Board of Trustees, six paid staff members, and a host of other dedicated volunteers. The following is a list of our current board and staff members. Our current Volunteers of the Year are recognized at the bottom of this page, and a list of all volunteers can be found in theVolunteer Program section of this web site.
Board of Trustees
(Click on a name to view a biography and photo of each individual)
Land Counselors
Rachel Adams
Morris Dalton
Dodie Gann
Oakley Goodner
Anne Hay
Mitchell Hoyt
Patsy Sangster
Eliot Scull
Bob Weaver
Fred Whitridge
Andy Wickstrand
Staff
Executive Director
Tim Seifert
360-468-3202
Office Manager
Sheri Miklaski
360-468-3202
Director of Stewardship
Dean Dougherty
360-468-3202
360-376-7133
Director of
Charitable Giving
Sven Haarhoff
360-378-2461
360-468-3202
Director of
Education
and Outreach
Kathleen Foley
360-378-2461
360-468-3202
Director of Conservation
Debra Clausen
360-378-2461
360-468-3202
Conservation
Easement Steward
Katie Hover
(360) 317-5534
   

The San Juan Preservation Trust staff

The San Juan Preservation Trust staff (from left to right): Sven Haarhoff, Sheri Miklaski, Kathleen Foley, Tim Seifert, Debby Clausen, and Dean Dougherty. Not pictured: Katie Hover

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2007

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2007 Jack Lanning of Friday Harbor has a philosophy about volunteering for the San Juan Preservation Trust. "If it's outside and I can get there by sailboat, count me in." It's this zest for the outdoors and conservation work that led to Jack being named our 2007 Volunteer of the Year.

Jack lives on his sailboat, "Waterdog," which enables him to reach our preserves by water. He serves as land steward for our Kimball Preserve on Decatur Island and our new Jack Island Preserve, and is a fixture at our many fieldwork projects. Jack is always willing to go a little farther, work a little longer, and do a little more than what is asked of him.

He says he enjoys his fellow volunteers and working with the staff. "Everyone is positive and upbeat and feels as though they are making a difference. It feels like a community." All of our volunteers help us make a difference in the island community. Jack, we're glad you are part of our team and thank you for choosing to lend your talents to the Preservation Trust!