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
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Vanessa Uhls
Educator
Board Members
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Jeff Bash
Board President
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Trish Oberweis
Vice President
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Carmen Sledge
Secretary
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Christi Geggus
Co-Treasurer
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Adam Davis
Co-Treasurer
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Lara Jennings
Board Member
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Lia Hanson
Board Member
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Sharon Locke
Board Member
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Nekisha Williams Omotola
Board Member
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Russ Reed
Board Member
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Sheila Voss
Board Member
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Eric Jones
Board Member
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Kristen Noll
Board Member