Raising our young family in the Sarasota area, my wife Bri and I feel a deep responsibility to protect the natural spaces our two-year-old is growing up in. Spending time together on the water, exploring the coast, and fishing our local waterways is what reminds me why this work matters and why I want to … Read more

Originally from western Colorado, Michael Knupp previously served on Big Waters’ Board and is pleased to return and support the non-profit land trust in fulfilling their mission. During summers in college, Knupp worked for the US Forest Service as a firefighter and replanted forests destroyed by fire and logging operations. After graduating from Colorado State … Read more

Carol spent nearly forty years as an advancement officer at colleges and major universities – including Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne University — culminating at the University of Pittsburgh where she was Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement responsible for fundraising, communications and alumni relations. Her “retirement” career was as a ten-year elected Commissioner and Chair, City … Read more

Eileen joined the board in 2009 and served two terms as board chair. She was a partner for 27 years at Deloitte & Touche in Chicago prior to retirement.

Elizabeth joined the board in January 2017. Originally from Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, Elizabeth has supported conservation efforts in New England as well as Florida.

Patrick joined the board in May 2023. He is a 7th generation Floridian, Managing Partner at McCarlton Partners Ltd., and owner of The Carlton Companies, Inc.