BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rebecca Neary
President
Rebecca Neary and her family have spent weekends and summers in Warren for nearly 20 years. Originally from North Andover, Massachusetts, Ms. Neary is a graduate of Tufts University, with a PhD in Russian History from Columbia University. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Warren Historical Society, Housatonic Valley Association, and Connecticut Land Conservation Council, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Tufts University. She enjoys running, hiking, biking, cooking produce from her garden, and reading in the hammock. Rebecca has been WLT President since 2014, and serves on the Governance & Nominating and Outreach & Development Committees.
Elizabeth Chandler
Vice President
Elizabeth Chandler’s first home in Litchfield County came with a conservation easement which introduced her to the important work of the local land trusts. Elizabeth joined the Warren Land Trust board in 2016 bringing an extensive background in finance and non-profit board service as well as a love for the outdoors. In addition to her land conservation work, she is a documentary filmmaker and a financial consultant to non-profit organizations. Elizabeth has a BA in Economics from Middlebury College, 25-years of investment banking experience and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Her roles for the WLT include Vice President, Co-Chair of the Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committee and member of the Finance Committee.
BARBARA PAGE
Treasurer
Barbara Page is the Treasurer of the Warren Land Trust and has served on the Board of Directors since 2005. She and her family have spent summers, weekends, and holidays in Warren since 2000. Barbara earned her BA from the University of Illinois and her MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She enjoys hiking, tennis, restaurants, outdoor music, gardening, and family time on their secluded property. Barbara does all the finance work for WLT, is Chair of the Finance Committee, and serves on the Outreach & Development and Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committees.
Bill Mansfield
Co-Secretary
Bill Mansfield and his family (wife Joanne and children Owen, Bennett, and Alice) have spent nearly every weekend and summer since 1998 in Warren. He and his family have a great fondness for the town, and are passionate about preserving its natural beauty. Bill enjoys the area’s rural character when biking, running, hiking, snowshoeing, or just hanging out around town. A veteran of the financial services industry, he recently retired as CEO of MUFG Securities Americas, a subsidiary of MUFG, one of the largest global banks. Bill serves as Co-Secretary, and on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Finance Committees.
Mickey Morris
Co-Secretary
Mickey Morris and his wife Laura, moved to Connecticut in 1996, after purchasing Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp in New Milford. Together, they owned and directed the program for two decades, selling it in 2016 and moving to Warren with their three children. Mickey’s extensive experience managing a commercial business situated on 130 acres afforded him the opportunity to work with New Milford's business and land departments. Mickey is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying Litchfield County’s many natural environs while biking, hiking, kayaking. Mickey serves as Co-Secretary, and on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Outreach & Development Committees.
TIM ANGEVINE
Director
Timothy Angevine grew up on the family farm in Warren, and is the fifth generation on the land. Tim recently served as the Town First Selectman from 2019-2021 and Town Selectman from 2021-2023. While spending four years in Maine for college he gained an enhanced consciousness for the environment and a relationship with nature that carries over to the management of the farm. Tim and his wife Carla and grow Christmas trees and pumpkins with the help of ten other family members. He is working to broaden the connection of the Warren Land Trust with the community, in part through the farm, with the hopes of expanding the community’s awareness of WLT’s mission. Tim serves on the Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Governance & Nominating Committees.
john a. barrett III
Director
John A. Barrett III grew up in Warren surrounded by open farmland which introduced him to the importance of land conservation and protecting the town’s rural character. John is a graduate of Fordham University and holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is currently the Athletic Director at the Kent School. Previously he was Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO at Fordham University and worked in athletic administration at Brown University and Columbia University with areas of expertise in financial and strategic planning, personnel management and fundraising. He, his wife Lara, son John IV and daughter Dayton all greatly appreciate the town’s natural landscapes. John serves on WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committee and as Co-Chair of the Outreach & Development Committee.
Laura Moore Brown
Director
Laura Moore Brown is involved in non-profit work, most recently co-founding The Imagine Society and as a strategic advisor for The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in New York City. She is also an attorney, having practiced in both the public and private sectors as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City prosecuting organized crime and corruption and as an environmental coverage litigator. Laura and her family have been residents of Warren since April 2007. She is proud to be a part of the Warren Land Trust and to use her advocacy skills and legal experience to help further the mission of the Land Trust. Laura serves on the Outreach & Development as well as the Governance & Nominating Committees.
Timothy Clew
Director
Tim Clew Tim Clew is the co-founder and co-managing partner of TWT Investment Partners, a specialized investment fund, and has an extensive background in investment banking and management consulting. A former weekend resident, Tim moved to Warren as a full-timer in 2010 with his wife Jaime and their two young children. Of his decision to become more involved with the Land Trust, he says, “My family and I have come to love the rural nature of Warren. Warren is unique, even among surrounding towns, in the extent of its open space, fields and woodlands, and its timeless character. We have both an opportunity and a responsibility to help preserve these special qualities and I hope that I can play a small part in doing so by joining the Warren Land Trust board.”
Deborah dickstein
Director
Deborah Dickstein has been a part-time resident of Warren since 2002. Born and raised in NYC, she received her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her residency in Psychiatry at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute. She recently retired from her private practice in NYC, and devotes her time to jewelry design and metalsmithing, family and friends, and enjoying the natural beauty of Warren. Grateful for the land and community that give Warren its special character and history, Deborah joined the WLT Board in 2023 and is honored to have the opportunity to support WLT's mission while serving on the Outreach & Development and Governance & Nominating Committees.
Deirdre mcDonald
Director
Deirdre McDonald is Executive Vice President, Global Industry and Government Relations, Sony Music Entertainment, helping to plan and implement strategic initiatives in the areas of legislation, regulation and public policy worldwide. Formerly, Deirdre was BMG’s chief litigation counsel, beginning her legal career at White & Case in 1989, specializing in commercial litigation and international arbitration. Deirdre is a board member of the Recording Industry Association of America, the International Federation of Phonographic Industries, and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. She holds a BA from Dartmouth College and a JD from the NYU School of Law. An avid skier, hiker, and cyclist, Deirdre was drawn to Litchfield County for its natural beauty and welcoming community of outdoor enthusiasts. Deirdre is pleased to chair the WLT's Governance and Nominating Committee and to serve on the Outreach and Development committee.
Craig Nelson
Director
Craig Nelson is a native of Warren, and formerly Town Selectman for many years and Chairman of the Warren Conservation and Wetlands Commission. A passionate amateur archeologist, local historian, conservationist, Craig understands every nuance of the Warren area. He brings keen judgment, opinions and experience to the Warren Land Trust and the Warren Historical Society. Craig serves on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship and Governance & Nominating Committees.
Dave Schneiderbeck
Director
Dave Schneiderbeck was raised in New Fairfield CT, and currently serves as a Selectman for the town of Warren. He additionally sits on the Region 6 Board of Education, Parks and Recreation, and EdAdvance. He is a certified Foster Parent and volunteers for Social Services. He and his sons Asher and Dennis have lived in Warren since 2011. He attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and worked as an outdoor leadership instructor at Great Hollow Wilderness School, completed both NOLS and Outward Bound programs, and has First Responder Training. Dave owns and operates both Giddings Garage and Tobin’s Automotive, as well as a commercial real estate holding corporation. Dave has served on the Warren Land Trust board Land Acquisition and Stewardship Committee since he moved to the area, previously on the Naromi Land Trust board for six years prior to that.
Roberta (BK) Stafford
Director
Roberta (BK) Stafford BK Stafford and her husband have been spending weekends in Litchfield County since the late 1980’s and they love the outdoors, nature and the rural beauty of their community. BK is a Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager at Wellington Shields & Co in NY. In her free time, she enjoys history, art, cooking, traveling, hiking and especially, nature. The opportunities to enjoy the natural world exist thanks to organizations like the Warren Land Trust and BK is proud to be part of our efforts to preserve the character, beauty and nature of our area. BK serves on the Finance Committee and as Co-Chair on the WLT’s Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committee.
Nina Rutsch stoller
Director
Growing up in a family of artists in Pelham NY, Nina Rutsch Stoller is familiar with small town living and building lifelong connections within a small community. Since she and her husband Chad moved to Warren, they have enjoyed hiking, running and taking photo walks in the peaceful and picturesque surroundings. Upon graduating from American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York, Nina has followed many career paths based on her interests: Acting for stage and television, fashion retail, boutique fitness, and personal styling. She currently works at the WKND boutique in the Warren Town Center. Nina joined the WLT board in 2023, manages our social media communications and serves on the Outreach & Development and Governance & Nominating Committees.
Waltraud Tammen
Director
Waltraud Tammen moved to Warren in 2007 with her husband Hermann, after living in New York City and coming to the area on weekends for over 20 years. A former banker, director of an educational non-profit organization, and a high school librarian, Waltraud enjoys the beautiful surroundings of the Litchfield Hills, takes advantage of social and cultural happenings, and is actively involved in the community, organizing classical music concerts as a Board Member of Washington Friends of Music. She contributes her experience in networking, communication and fundraising as Co-Chair of WLT’s Outreach & Development Committee and as a member of the Governance & Nominating Committee.
Will Walker
Director
After more than a decade of exploring and enjoying Northwestern Connecticut with close family friends in Litchfield, Will Walker and his wife Amy first saw what would become their future home. Driving up Rabbit Hill Road from Route 202, watching the woods recede and farmland open all around them, they knew instantly that this was the place they wanted to stay. Will enjoys hiking, gardening, rowing, and has begun to expand his skills as a woodworker, using timbers he mills from the woods on their property. His professional background is in law and finance. Will joined the WLT board in 2023 and serves on the Finance and Land Acquisition & Stewardship Committees.