Michael Greatchus

Executive Assistant

I believe in preserving the natural environment to aid in keeping the diversity of our beautiful surroundings intact.

Michael joined Big Waters in 2021. He was born and raised in New England and graduated from Hesser College. In 2005, Michael moved to sunny Florida with his husband Frank. As an Executive Assistant Michael brings to Big Waters extensive experience as a trusted partner providing support on administrative and business management. He resides in North Port with his husband, Frank and their two Yorkies, MiMi and Lucy. During his free time, he enjoys traveling and exploring around the globe with family and friends.

Big Waters Staff

Christine Johnson

President

PROGRAMS

Justin Smith

Justin Smith

Chief Program Officer

Brooke Langston

Brooke Langston

Director of Land Protection

Ray Vinson

Ray Vinson

Land Stewardship Manager 

Esmeralda Figueras

Esmeralda Figueras

Land Steward

Connie Brown

Connie Brown

Director of Community Engagement

Sarah Denison Williams

Sarah Denison Williams

Community Education Manager

Development

Shalla Ashworth

Shalla Ashworth

Director of Philanthropy

Dawn Lansing

Dawn Lansing

Development Officer

Molly Rabin

Molly Rabin

Database and Donor Stewardship Administrator

Marketing

Tianna Boswell-Porter

Tianna Boswell-Porter

Director of Marketing and Events

Nilyana Rodriguez

Nilyana Rodriguez

Digital Content & Design Specialist

Angelena Papazian

Angelena Papazian

Events Coordinator

Critical Mission Support

Pam Brownell

Pam Brownell

Chief of Staff

Robyn Powell

Robyn Powell

Controller

Michael Greatchus

Michael Greatchus

Executive Assistant

Sam Peterson

Sam Peterson

Bay Preserve Site Manager