Robert W. Brown

I grew up in an outdoor family with a strong conservation ethic. We learned to ‘Leave it better than you found it.’ Now as an adult, I realize the special opportunity I was provided in my youth. My wife and I have shared the wild and natural places with our children and we hope that through the work of Big Waters, we can retain these places for future generations.

Rob joined the board in the Fall of 2015 and currently serves as Chair. He is a Sarasota native and a partner with Atlas Insurance since 1988, serving as President.

Rob Brown

Big Waters Staff

Justin Smith

Chief Program Officer

Christine Johnson

President

Brooke Langston

Director of Land Protection

Ray Vinson

Land Stewardship Manager 

Esmeralda Figueras

Land Steward

Connie Brown

Connie Brown

Director of Community Engagement

Sarah Rubin

Youth Education Manager

Sarah Denison Williams

Sarah Denison Williams

Community Education Manager

Shalla Ashworth

Director of Philanthropy

Dawn Lansing

Dawn Lansing

Development Officer

Molly Rabin

Database and Donor Stewardship Administrator

Tianna Boswell-Porter

Tianna Boswell-Porter

Director of Marketing and Events

Nilyana Rodriguez

Digital Content & Design Specialist

Angelena Papazian

Events Coordinator

Pam Brownell

Pam Brownell

Chief of Staff

Robyn Powell

Robyn Powell

Controller

Michael Greatchus

Executive Assistant

Sam Peterson

Sam Peterson

Bay Preserve Site Manager