Board of Directors
Nature Preserve Foundation – Organizational Structure and Leadership
The Nature Preserve Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1991 by local community members and nature enthusiasts John and Kay Kendall. Motivated to transform an abandoned sewage lagoon into a vibrant, beautiful oasis of biodiversity, the Kendalls founded the Nature Preserve Foundation to rally resources and the entire community around this special place. Thanks to the work envisioned by the Kendalls and through the stewardship of the Nature Preserve Foundation, that abandoned sewage lagoon became the Watershed Nature Center. The 40+ acre site is now a local gem and a beloved outdoor space for walkers with two legs and four, nature lovers, runners, teachers and students alike. Its mission-driven programming is managed by the Foundation and its team of staff, interns, volunteers, and community partners.
Staff Members
Vanessa Uhls
Educator
Board Members
Jeff Bash
Board President
Trish Oberweis
Vice President
Carmen Sledge
Secretary
Christi Geggus
Co-Treasurer
Adam Davis
Co-Treasurer
Lara Jennings
Board Member
Lia Hanson
Board Member
Sharon Locke
Board Member
Nekisha Williams Omotola
Board Member
Russ Reed
Board Member
Sheila Voss
Board Member
Eric Jones
Board Member
Kristen Noll
Board Member