Sam Peterson

Bay Preserve Site Manager

Working towards the preservation of our natural habitats and communities for future generations to enjoy is incredibly rewarding and I am proud to be a part of the Conservation Foundation and its mission.

Sam Peterson joined Big Waters in April 2019. He is a Sarasota native and University of South Florida graduate. Sam is property manager at our Bay Preserve Headquarters and can often be found working on the grounds to ensure they are cared for and welcoming to all. Sam also oversees the site rental process and is the primary contact for all weddings and private events held at Bay Preserve. Sam spent much of his youth on the Intracoastal Waterway from Snake Island to Jewfish Key and the integrity of Florida’s waterways are very important to him. His hobbies include camping, photography, writing, and guitar.

Sam Peterson

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