Team

Ayanna Smith

January 12, 2016

What is your role at TLC?: I am responsible for the finance, accounting, human resources, and technology functions of the organization. On a granular level, this means managing banking and investments, budgeting, financial reporting, audit and tax preparation, and employee relations, to name a few. I am a hands-on participative leader partnering with the management team […]

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Margaret Sands

January 11, 2016

What is your role at TLC? As the Associate Director of Land Protection (West), I meet with landowners interested in conservation options for their properties and explore funding opportunities to save more land for tomorrow. I cover Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Lee Counties’ projects and help manage the Good Ground Initiative.  Favorite TLC Preserve? Brumley Nature Preserve! […]

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Matt Rutledge

January 11, 2016

What is your role at TLC? I work with our Senior Land Manager and Stewardship Associates on the management of TLC’s nature preserves and to ensure all easements are monitored annually. I also work to secure funding through grants for major stewardship activities, including trail building and habitat restoration. Favorite TLC Preserve: Horton Grove Nature Preserve. […]

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Bo Howes

January 9, 2016

What is your role at TLC? In addition to overseeing the Conservation and Stewardship programs, I get to meet landowners and explore ways in which they can conserve the land they love. Favorite TLC Preserve: Johnston Mill Nature Preserve for its birds and proximity. The preserve is less than 5 miles from my house and contains […]

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