Although I worked for the same organization for over three decades, my job changed every few years as I opened new offices and pioneered new programs and services. I've served in positions as varied as top budget manager, head of institutional philanthropy, senior real estate negotiator, and director of government relations and public finance. I'm particularly recognized for founding a "conservation finance" program that has played a leading role in generating over $90 billion in new state and local government funds for parks and land conservation through legislative advocacy and ballot measures.I'm known for innovation, confident leadership and team building, with strengths in marketing, research and program development. As a grantmaker, grant seeker and donor advisor, I have a keen understanding of the transformational potential of philanthropy.Accomplishments include:• Conservation Finance Program – Founded national program helping state and local governments in research and design of legislation and ballot measures that have dedicated over $90 billion in public funds to parks and land conservation. • Conservation Campaign – Founded lobbying affiliate and served as its president since 2000. Supported hundreds of ballot measure campaigns with over 80% winning percentage.• Parks for People Initiative – Founded and directed national program for many years. The Trust for Public Land has become the nation’s leader in creating new urban parks.• National Conservation Easement Database – Directed creation of geospatial database that presents a comprehensive view of the impact of conservation easements in America.• Climate Conservation – Led initiative to document and accelerate the impact of land conservation and restoration in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.• Land Protection – Negotiated acquisition of properties to create several new state and national parks.
