Joseph Lieberman is a Florida native and Vice President, Trust Advisor for Regions Private Wealth Management. Prior to joining the Board of Trustees, Joe served as a pro bono advisor in his previous role as an estate planning attorney. Passionate about preserving the state’s fragile lands and waters, Joe is committed to protecting and advocating … 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
Daniel joined the board in May 2023. He is a 4th generation Floridian and Managing Director of J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
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.
Patrick joined the board in 2024. Originally from the Boston Massachusetts area, he was a Chief Financial Officer at a publicly traded software company for over 20 years
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.
David joined the board in 2020. Born and raised in Daytona Beach, David is a UF Graduate School of Business alumni and is the Broker/Owner of Catalist Realty in Sarasota.
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.
James joined the board in July 2024. He is a Florida native and the Sarasota Business Leader of Gilbane Building Company.
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