Team

Paul started with NALT in 2008 as part of a crew building the greenhouse at the Natural Abundance Native Plant Nursery and on Mount Benson establishing trails and restoring some previously logged sites. With the support and mentorship of many NALT stalwarts, Paul has filled many roles with the organization Nanaimo & Area Land Trust including his current position as Executive Director.

Tim is a Conservation Biologist with over 20 years of experience working in the Land Trust sector in BC. In addition to operating a private consulting company, Tim is the Executive Director of the Comox Valley Land Trust. He has many nature-based interests and recreational pursuits, but is currently obsessed with studying the bats of Vancouver Island.

Cathy has an eclectic background, with experience as a realtor, restaurant owner, travel agent and administrator in the Office of the Solicitor General. She was also an elected school trustee in Abbotsford for 12 years. Cathy was born in Abbotsford, BC and raised her two children there. She currently lives on the lower mainland. Cathy has a Bachelor of Science from UBC. These varied experiences prepared Cathy to assist TLC navigate a difficult time as it concluded the CCAA process. Her skills in conflict resolution, problem solving, creative thinking, leadership and team building were all required to bring this process to conclusion. She has been with TLC since May 2014.

Retired biologist/forester/lawyer who volunteers time with various environmentally-concerned non-government organizations.

Frank returns to the LTABC Board. He has served as President and Treasurer and has been a Board member of Habitat Acquisition Trust and Dogwood. Frank is Vice President at Generational Wealth Management, Raymond James.

Leanna has over 25 years of education and experience in the fields of ecology and conservation planning and has worked on various conservation projects throughout BC. Prior to joining The Nature Trust of British Columbia in 2006, she was a Research Associate at the University of British Columbia, where much of her work focused on the rare species and ecosystems found in the South Okanagan. Leanna enjoys spending time in nature and exploring BC’s coastline by kayak with her family.