Leadership
working lands trust
Board Members
![BOB SCHAEFER, BOARD CHAIR](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1271-scaled-e1713388409798.jpg)
BOB SCHAEFER, BOARD CHAIR
Principal, Bob Schaefer Forestry
Fort Mill, SC
![CHESTER LOWDER](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chester-Profile.png)
CHESTER LOWDER
Vice President
NC Farm Bureau
Raleigh, NC
![MIKKI SAGER, SECRETARY AND TREASURER](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sager-Photo-2-1-scaled.jpg)
MIKKI SAGER, SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Consultant
Durham, NC
![MARK MEGALOS](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mark-M.png)
MARK MEGALOS
Executive Director
National Woodland Owners Association
Raleigh, NC
![PHILLIP FARLAND](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Phillip-Farland.jpg)
PHILLIP FARLAND
USDA State Director, FSA (Retired)
Clinton, NC
![JAMES NARRON, ESQ.](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/James-N.png)
JAMES NARRON, ESQ.
Narron, Wenzel, P.A.
Smithfield, NC
![JACK JORDAN](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image-Coming-Soon.jpg)
JACK JORDAN
Executive Vice President
Jordan Lumber & Supply, Inc.
Mt. Gilead, NC
![ALLEN PLASTER](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Allen-photo.jpg)
ALLEN PLASTER
Retired Consulting Forester
New Bern, NC
![Jasmine Locklear](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jasmine-Locklear-e1713388259773.jpg)
Jasmine Locklear
Agriculture Education and Special Projects Coordinator
Tribal Agriculture Fellowship
St. Paul, NC
![Dewitt Hardee](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dewitt-Hardee.jpg)
Dewitt Hardee
Agriculture Programs Coordinator
NC Grange
Johnston County, NC
NC Grange
Johnston County, NC
![Edward Hunt](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ed-Hunt.jpeg)
Edward Hunt
Sustainability Coordinator
Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at UNCP
Pembroke, NC
Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at UNCP
Pembroke, NC
![Jessica Long](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jess-e1713388352889.png)
Jessica Long
Owner/Operator
Church Creek Farms
Salisbury, NC
Staff
![Michael “Mikey” Fulk](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mikey-Profile.jpg)
Michael “Mikey” Fulk
Executive Director
![Lisa Shealy](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lisa.jpg)
Lisa Shealy
Conservation Director
![Ryan Manning](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/22874_2.jpg)
Ryan Manning
Conservation Associate
![Reva Orr](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/reva-website.jpg)
Reva Orr
Conservation Associate
![Janine McLawhorn](https://www.workinglandstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1222.jpg)
Janine McLawhorn
Conservation Easement Coordinator
WORKING LANDS TRUST
CONSERVATION – EDUCATION – STEWARDSHIP