SOUTH PORTLAND LAND TRUST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2007-2008

 

Tom Blake
teblake@aol.com
195 High Street S. Portland
799-5723

Tom Blake recently retired as a Paramedic Firefighter from the City of South Portland Fire Department after a 27-year career. He is also the Director for the Middle School & High School Track and Field Conference and has coached the UNUM track team for 22 years. Tom is the only coach to be inducted into the United States Corporate Athletics Association Hall of Fame. Tom holds a BS in History and a MS in Education, both from the University of Southern Maine.  Tom is a lifetime resident of South Portland and has lived in only two houses. He was the first President of the South Portland Land Trust and served a second stint from 2005-07 while serving on its board member since its inception. Mr. Blake was elected to a City Council at-large seat in 2007 and continues to strive for open space preservation, interconnecting trails and public access. The SPLT is grateful for Mr. Blake's continued involvement on its board.

 

Bill Collins
Wcollins@splandtrust.org
88 Pennsylvania Avenue S. Portland
780-9557

William Collins has been a member of the City of South Portland Fire Rescue Department for 14 years. He is currently a firefighter EMT-P, and previously was the EMS coordinator. Prior to that, he spent 9 years as the Customer Service Manager for Marshalls, Inc. Mr. Collins is currently working towards his BS degree in Political Science and Pre-Law.  William Collins is a lifetime resident of South Portland. He ran for State Representative in 2002.  Mr. Collins is especially proud of the South Portland greenbelt trail. He hopes to continue the SPLT’s mission to educate people to the wonders of South Portland, and expanding on its plan for future development. The SPLT is excited to have Mr. Collins seated on its board.

 

Kurt Howard
caddman@splandtrust.org
533 Sawyer Street S. Portland
767-6351

Kurt Howard is the CAD/GIS Manager and GPS Coordinator at a local environmental consulting firm.  He has eight years experience in developing environmental maps and graphic products for a wide range of audiences using CAD, GIS, and GPS technology.  He also has experience in conducting and managing on site field data collection services utilizing traditional survey techniques. Mr. Howard received his drafting certificate and A.S. in Technical Graphics and Design Technology from Southern Maine Technical College (now Southern Maine Community College).  Mr. Howard grew up in Hollis, Maine where he became an Eagle Scout and enjoys all aspects of the outdoors, whether it is camping, hiking, fishing, or skiing. He has become a member of the board of directors of the SPLT so he can use his interest and knowledge of the environment to preserve open space and promote land conservation to better the City of South Portland, where he has lived for the past 10 years.

 

Steve Jocher
jocherparr@splandtrust.org
1005 Highland Avenue
South Portland
799-7761

Steve Jocher traveled in 45 states and 13 countries before discovering Maine and settling in SoPo in 1991.  He has two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s in management.  Currently, he is the Safety, Health and Environmental Manager at Degussa / CYRO Industries, an acrylic manufacturer.  His workplace wellness projects included designing and building a woods trail system on an employer’s property.   He serves on the U.S.M. School of Applied Science Advisory Board and has been a board member and president of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Maine chapter.  Steve and his family greatly enjoy the outdoors and he is committed to preserving open space for the community and future generations.

 

Lisa  Kubiak
lkubiak@bernsteinshur.com
29 Carroll Street S. Portland
799-5362

Lisa Kubiak is a Paralegal at Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, working with the Business Restructuring and Insolvency Group.  She has been a Paralegal for 20 years in and around Portland, with experience in Real Estate, Litigation, Municipal and Family law.  Ms. Kubiak was born and raised in Michigan, where she developed a love of the outdoors from her long-time involvement with Girl Scouts.  Lisa Kubiak holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Forestry from Michigan State University.  She has resided in South Portland since 1994 and has volunteered her time to numerous political candidates, including Senator Lynn Bromley (as campaign treasurer since 2000).  Lisa Kubiak looks forward to devoting those volunteer hours to the South Portland Land Trust, due in part to its assistance in helping to preserve the Sawyer Marsh.

 

Mary Linneman
marymlinneman@splandtrust.org
102 Simmons Road S. Portland
767-1269

Mary Linneman has been a teacher in the Portland area for over twenty five years. She came to Maine from Buffalo, New York to teach at the Baxter School for the Deaf, and later made the switch to teaching middle and elementary grades in public school. Ms. Linneman has worked as an interpreter for the deaf, a Cooperative Extension volunteer on the Harvey Gamage, and briefly as a docent for Portland Landmarks. She is a graduate of Binghamton University and Canisius College. Ms. Linneman has a strong interest in local history and land preservation. As a resident of South Portland for the past ten years, she figures it’s about time to put that interest to use in helping to preserve the resources of South Portland for generations to come.

 

Terry Morrison
Tmorrison@splandtrust.org
18 B Street S. Portland
831-0828

Terry Morrison has been General Manager of Bagel Works for 6 years. Prior to that, he spent 5 years as Assistant Manager at various retail establishments. He is also very active in political campaigns, campaign training, and lobbying. Mr. Morrison studied business administration at Husson College.Terry Morrison is a lifetime resident of Maine. He moved to South Portland in 2005. Mr. Morrison hopes that through his involvement with the SPLT, he can contribute to the greenbelt expansion and ensure a delicate blend of growth and open space. The SPLT is thrilled to welcome Mr. Morrison to the board.

 

Richard Rottkov
rrottkov@splandtrust.org
14 Woodbury Avenue S. Portland
799-5686

Richard Rottkov is an adjunct English professor at Southern Maine Community College.  Prior to that, he was a high school social studies teacher for 10 years, public relations director of the U.S. Soccer Federation for 5 years, and an editor and reporter with both major wire services and with newspapers for 5 years. He earned his B.A. at the University of Vermont, majoring in Communications and History, and has as Master's Degree in Communications from New York University.  Mr. Rottkov moved to South Portland in 2002.  His focus while working with the SPLT is to help in the protection, preservation and enjoyment of open space.  He is the Vice President of the Land Trust, and previously served as Secretary. Mr. Rottkov is Chair of the West End Trails Planning/Action Subcommittee, a member of the fundraising and high school environmental club subcommittees, and is Co-Chair of the annual plant sale fundraiser.  In addition, Mr. Rottkov is Chair of the South Portland Democratic City Committee, part of the South Portland Volunteer Network, a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and a volunteer for the Center for Cultural Exchange.  

 

Jeff Ryan
Jryan@splandtrust.org
32 Kelley Street S. Portland
799-4619

Jeff Ryan is the founder of Harrington Writers, a freelance writing business that specializes in direct mail, online communications, and brand management. Prior to that, Mr. Ryan spent 4 years at The VIA Group, a Portland, Maine-based communications firm. Earlier, he worked for 19 years at L.L. Bean in the Creative Department, rising to become the Senior Writer for all corporate editorials and the point person for the development and refinement of the company’s various catalog strategies. A Maine native, Mr. Ryan resides in South Portland.  He brings an extensive knowledge of trails and a heart felt commitment to preserve open space to the SPLT. Mr. Ryan has logged over 10,000 miles backpacking and day hiking on trails throughout North America as well as New Zealand, and understands the importance of establishing and maintaining trails in urban as well as rural environs.

 

Carter Scott
carterpscott@gmail.com
75 Vincent Street S. Portland
232-8049

Carter Scott recently moved to Maine from Vermont and works with Evergreen Partners Housing, a South Portland based affordable housing preservation company.  Carter graduated from Vermont Law School in 2006 and is a member of the Maine Bar Association, but is not currently practicing law.  She moved to Maine last year and more recently to South Portland. 

 

Helen Slocum
hfslocum@splandtrust.org
12 Smith Street S. Portland
799-3574

Helen Slocum is currently employed as a Sr. Technical Analyst at Wright Express. While living in Boston, she was employed by Boston Urban Gardeners as a Financial Analyst for a year. She was a member of their board for 6 years. Ms. Slocum has also worked with several non-profit and for-profit landscaping companies to create community gardens and preserve and clean up open spaces. During her 3 years in Windham, Vermont she was a Windham County Regional Commissioner and served on the Natural Resources Committee. Ms. Slocum attended the University of Southern Maine and Boston University and has a BS in Accounting. Helen grew up in South Portland, is an avid gardener and very interested in preserving open spaces in South Portland.

 

Bill Sutton
bsutton@smccme.edu
356 Broadway S. Portland
799-2710

Bill Sutton has taught government and history at Southern Maine Community College for over 20 years, and currently is the Chair of the Social Science Department.  Through his employment at SMCC, Bill has had a long-term connection with South Portland, but only became a resident two years ago.  Prior to that, Bill lived in Standish for 25 years where he served on the Planning Board from 1987-97.  He served on a number of other Town boards and committees, including the Comprehensive Planning Committee and most recently as a member of the Tax Assessment Review Board.  In addition to teaching at SMCC, Bill also works part time as a residential real estate appraiser.  Born and raised in the Midwest, Bill got his B.A. from Earlham College in Indiana and finished his graduate studies at the University of Cincinnati.  He looks forward to being involved in the South Portland community as a board member of the SPLT.

 

Bethany Woodworth
bethanyw@splandtrust.org
25 Ocean View Ave. S. Portland
799-7805

Bethany Woodworth is a research biologist who has studied the ecology and conservation of endangered bird species for 20 years. She received her Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Minnesota and has worked in governmental and non-governmental organizations in Africa, the Caribbean, and N. America. Bethany currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Society for Conservation Biology and is co-editing a volume on the conservation biology of Hawaiian forest birds. She is especially interested in the application of conservation research to land use, management, policy, and advocacy. She grew up in the woods of western Pennsylvania, and moved to New England three years ago to be closer to family and the northern woods that she loves. 

 

Other Important People

Jennifer Christensen, Project Manager
jennifer.christensen@splandtrust.org
54 Burwell Avenue S. Portland
761-2767

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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