LOVELL — The Greater Lovell Land Trust has appointed Erika Rowland of Bridgton its executive director, effective June 1.

She will succeed Rhyan Paquereau, who was appointed interim executive director in 2023, and who will remain at the trust as stewardship
and conservation director.

Rowland served as executive director of the trust from 2019-23, where she was responsible for more than 2,000 acres of newly conserved lands. She also led the successful effort to achieve national accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and developed regional collaborations with
other conservation organizations.

Rowland has worked for many years with land trusts and conservation organizations in Maine, serving as a climate scientist and conservation specialist. She was most recently eastern director for the Forest Stewards Guild, a national organization promoting ecological, economic and sustainable forest
management.

“We are delighted that Erika is returning to the Greater Lovell Land Trust,” said Carolyn Hotchkiss, board president. “She brings long-term visionary thinking paired with leadership skills in fundraising, community engagement and learning, strategy, and organizational development. She champions the balance of local and regional vision and action that’s so critical to preserving the land we love here in western Maine.”

Copy the Story Link

« Previous

Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society appoints treasurer

Next »

Franklin Savings Bank names new VP, human resources director