Joel joined the board in 2026, but has been involved since 2023. He is Director of Planning and Head of Signature Services at FourThought Private Wealth.

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.