Greenwich, Conn. – Today, the Greenwich Land Trust, dedicated to preserving open space in Greenwich, announced new members of its Board of Directors and Officers of the Board.  The following officers were elected for a one-year term: Bill Boysen, President, John Nelson, Vice President, Tamara Ng-Yow, Vice President, Rusty Parker, Treasurer, Jane Hogeman, Secretary.

The new Greenwich Land Trust Board Members are:
William (Bill) S. Bishop retired from a long and distinguished career with Chrysler Capital then Daimler Chrysler Capital Services.  He has served on the Board of Governors of the Field Club, on the Executive Committee, and as the Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee. Bill is also active in SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives- a national organization providing counselors for start-ups and small businesses. He has four grown children and has lived in Greenwich for 22 years.

Julie Grace Burke has been a member of GLT’s Conservation Council and Go Wild! committee for many years.  Her prior work experience is in development and public relations for a regional hospital, and she has extensive experience in events management.  Julie is currently a realtor with Round Hill Partners, Inc.  She is an active volunteer for Brunswick School, Greenwich Academy, and R.E.A.C.H. prep.  Julie also coaches travel lacrosse and lives in Greenwich with her husband and three children. 

James (Jim) Carr, is a 31-year Greenwich resident, biologist and life-long naturalist.  Jim combined his love of biology and nature into a career in horticulture. He has developed a completely ecological approach to horticulture and his varied expertise provides ample opportunity to lecture, write and teach horticultural topics at many institutions including: The New York Botanical Garden, and the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. Jim serves as Director of the Greenwich Farmers’ Market and as Chairman of the Greenwich Farmland Preservation Coalition.

Diane (Dee Dee) Day Sherman began her professional career at EPR/CRS Sirrine, Inc., an architectural engineering and design firm in Washington, DC and New York.  She then joined STUDIOS architectural groups as a consultant in 1987.  Dee Dee has served on various boards, including The Junior League of Greenwich, Greenwich Adult Day Care and The ‘Sconset Casino in Nantucket.  She has been an active volunteer with The Center for Hope, The Family Centers and, as a Greenwich Country Day School parent volunteer.  Dee Dee has lived in Greenwich for 22 years with her husband Rob. They have three children.

“The GLT is fortunate to welcome professionals of such high caliber to our Board of Directors.  All new board members have experience that will be very beneficial to the implementation of GLT’s goals in 2010 and we’re all looking forward to working with them this year,” said Bill Boysen, President of the Board.

The Greenwich Land Trust’s 27-member Board of Directors represents a diverse range of experience including law, real estate, technology, marketing, engineering, philanthropy, finance, and the natural sciences.  All have been involved in leadership roles in community service and share a commitment to permanently protecting what we love and need in Greenwich – open space.

The Greenwich Land Trust, founded in 1976 as a nonprofit conservation organization, is dedicated to preserving land permanently in its natural state for the benefit of this and future generations.  Land conservation and stewardship protect Greenwich’s air and water quality, provide corridors for wildlife and offer visual relief in densely populated areas.  The Land Trust currently preserves more than 729 acres of land in the Greenwich area including woodlands, meadows, orchards, and salt marshes. Call 203.629.2151 or visit WWW.GLTRUST.ORG for more information.

The Greenwich Land Trust
Contact: Kara H. Whelan
Director of Membership & Community Outreach
(203) 629-2151
kara@gltrust.org