Who We Are
Staff
The Genesee Land Trust team is made up of dedicated staff, a volunteer board of directors, volunteer advisory board, and countless other individuals that make protecting the special places in your community possible.
GAY MILLS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Gay has been involved with Genesee Land Trust since 1990 first as a volunteer, then board member, and as Executive Director starting in 1998. She welcomes any questions you might have about the work of Genesee Land Trust or protecting your land.
Favorite outdoor activity: Getting out on the land and exploring
Fun fact: Just loves whales since she heard the humpback whale song recordings in college.
Lorna Wright
Director of Conservation Programs
Lorna oversees Genesee Land Trust’s conservation programs including new acquisition projects, farmland protection, and programs in the city. Contact Lorna if you are interested in learning about protecting your land.
Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking
Fun fact: Plays ultimate Frisbee year round, even in the snow!
Kevin Farrell
Land Stewardship Director
Kevin oversees Genesee Land Trust’s conservation lands and stewardship programs. He is responsible for our nature preserves, conservation easement monitoring, habitat restoration projects, and coordinates the volunteer Trail Keepers program.
Favorite outdoor activity: Camping
Fun fact: Working tirelessly to try every cup of coffee in Rochester.
Lindsay Recktenwald
Outreach and Membership Manager
Lindsay oversees Genesee Land Trust’s communications and marketing efforts to educate others on the importance of conservation and to share the organization’s news and events. Contact Lindsay if you have a question about social media, a print publication, the website, or an event.
Favorite outdoor activity: Biking
Fun fact: Finds baking pies and canning jams, pickles, and other treats to be especially rewarding.
Karen Arbegast
Database Manager
Karen manages Genesee Land Trust’s database, keeping track of donations and updating membership information. Please get in touch with Karen if you need to update your contact information or have a question about your giving.
Favorite outdoor activity: Going on nature hikes with her family
Fun fact: She knows how to play five different musical instruments.
Regina Geames
Community Programs Coordinator
Regina coordinates Genesee Land Trust’s community activities and stewardship in the El Camino neighborhood. She also leads the Landscaper Apprentice Program and looks to find new ways to connect children and families to nature.
Favorite outdoor activity: Walking
Fun fact: Enjoys laughing at her own sense of humor!
2019-2020 Board of Directors
Allen Handelman, President
Vice President, Conifer Realty
Erin Cabral, Vice President
Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness, Planned Parenthood of Central & Western NY
John Richardson, Treasurer
Mary Hadley, Secretary
Senior Program Manager, Causewave Community Partners
Simeon Banister
Vice President, Community Programs, Rochester Area Community Foundation
Matt Belanger, Esq.
Partner, Faraci Lange Attorneys
Cenie Cafarelli
Retired Pediatrician, Sierra Club Member
David C. Calhoun
Executive Director of Wayne ARC
Diane Cass
Retired Science Librarian
Jill M. Cicero, Esq.
Managing Partner, The Cicero Law Firm LLP
Scott Copey
Municipal Planner, Town of Greece and Chair, Parma Farmland Protection Committee
Udo Fehn
Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences, University of Rochester
Scott Forsyth, Esq.
Partner, Forsyth & Forsyth
Mark Greene
Farmer, Hopkins Farm
Mindy MacLaren
Citizen activist, mother, certified aromatherapist
Carol May
Retired Physical Education Teacher, Retired Youth Minister, Adirondack 46er, and self-proclaimed adventure seeker
Jean McCreary
Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP
Miguel A. Melendez Jr.
Special Projects Director, Ibero-American Development Corporation
David Ryder
Stay-at-home parent of three, Former Child Welfare Attorney
Kayleigh Rae Stampfler
Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Rochester Area Community Foundation
Ann Stevens
Editor and Owner, East River Editorial
Paul Tankel AIA
Retired Campus Planner, University of Rochester and SUNY College at Brockport
Advisory Board
Robert Avery
Judy Bigelow
Betsy Brooks
Lee Caine
Kathy Cleary
Richard Dollinger
Rachel Edwards
Connie Ehindero
Tim Fitzgerald
Sandra Frankel
Jeffrey E. Hough
Jim Howe
Rick Marx
Jeff McCann
Merri-Lou McKeever
Jan Miller
Randi Minetor
Tom Riley
Lynn Slowik
James Smith
Kathy Spencer
Bill Steimer
Tom Tette
Andy Wheatcraft
Suzanne Wheatcraft
Peter Woods