Campaign Leadership
Volunteers are at the heart of this campaign
Campaign Steering Committee
We appreciate the volunteer leaders who contributed their time, expertise and generous gift commitments to ensure that the campaign was successful. Led by three co-chair couples, the primary public representatives of the campaign, these members actively participated in fundraising and providing 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
Alison Sanford
Marie Andel
Leadership Council Members
This honorary committee is composed of notable community leaders who have a passion for land conservation and lent their name and financial support to help the campaign succeed.
Sue Conley
Ken & Akiko Freeman
Hal Hinkle
Bill Osterland
Rob Das
Peter & Ginnie Haas
Quincey Imhoff
Jean Schulz
Lynne Deegan-McGraw
The Late Dick Hafner
Mary Love
Board Members during the campaign
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
Ellie Rilla, Secretary
Simon Blattner
Clay Clement
Liz Fisher
Quincey Tompkins Imhoff
Allison Sanford
Gymmel Trembly
Gregory Appling, Vice Chair
Marie Andel
Robert Brent
Anita Das
Duncan Higgons
Nancy Otto
Judy Scotchmoor
Lewis Warren
Philip Jensen, Vice Chair
Jennifer Bice
Dianne Brinson
Frank Dean
Steven Hightower
Tim Portwood
Wendy Smit
Staff Leadership
Dedicated professionals power the work of Sonoma Land Trust.
Management Team
Eamon O’Bryne
Executive Director
Gina Fabiano
Director of Marketing and Media Relations
Melissa Frediani
Operations Director
Merrill Hallett
Chief of Staff
John McCaul
Land Acquisition Director
Kyle Pinjuv
Stewardship Director
Shannon Nichols
Director of Philanthropy
Neal Ramus
Director of Community Programs
Joe Rizzo
Director of Finance and Administration
Philanthropy Team
Shannon Nichols
Director of Philanthropy
Melissa Bennett
Philanthropy Program Manager
Natasha Bacci
Senior Major Gifts Manager
Camile Matson
Planned Giving Manager
Grace Martino
Philanthropy Events Coordinator
Shawnalee Pusey
CRM Database Administrator
Shay Lozano
Philanthropy Operations Associate
Erin Wittle
Associate Director of Philanthropy
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