Board

Updated: August 27, 2026

Emeritus Board Members:

Syd Lea
Steve Schaefer

Board of Directors: 

Kimberly B. Arnold (Treasurer): Mrs. Arnold is an independent marketing consultant. A Wesleyan University graduate, she received an MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. She has worked for Anderson Consulting and as a Marketing Manager for VISA. She lives in Florida with her husband and is a fourth-generation summer resident of her family camp in Township 27.  Kim chairs the DLLT Governance and Financial Management Committees.

Greg Dorr: Mr. Dorr is an attorney, registered Maine Guide, and Machias native with a longstanding appreciation for the Downeast region and the mission of the Downeast Lakes Land Trust. He has served on several nonprofit boards, including the Bangor YMCA and the GLS Maine Guides Association, and has provided legal counsel to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, giving him a strong understanding of governance, leadership, and organizational management. Greg is a strong advocate for DLLT’s traditional-use conservation mission and believes that long-term financial sustainability, engaging the next generation of supporters, and effectively communicating the Land Trust’s story to local sportsmen and the broader community are essential to its future. He brings to the Board a thoughtful, collaborative approach, a commitment to strong and unified governance, and valuable legal and strategic experience to help DLLT build continued community support for its conservation work.

Ken Grant (President): Ken spent a 40-year career as an educator at the Hyde School in Bath, ME.  His roles there included teacher, coach, wilderness trip leader, development director, business manager, CFO, and Head of School.  As well, Ken has worked for the Chewonki Foundation in Wiscasset, ME and the Nature Conservancy.  He is a past board member of the Maine Conservation School in Bryant Pond, ME.  Ken graduated from Bowdoin College and has his master’s degree from Harvard University.  He and his wife Claire reside in Bath, ME and for 25-years have cherished their “camp” time on West Grand Lake. Ken co-chairs the DLLT Audit Committee.

Mark Gray: Mr. Gray is a fourth-generation Maine business owner and, with his wife Kim, owns Owen Gray & Son, Inc., a family-owned Brewer business established in 1939 that specializes in custom millwork, cabinetry, reproduction moldings, and lumber. Mark has a 25-year connection to the Grand Lake region and extensive experience in forestry and small-business management, along with a longstanding commitment to conservation through the Ruffed Grouse Society, where he helped establish the Bangor chapter and participated in forestry and wildlife habitat initiatives. He brings a practical understanding of working forests, financial management, and the challenges facing the timber industry, as well as strong local relationships and a deep commitment to DLLT’s traditional-use conservation mission. Mark looks forward to contributing his business experience, forestry knowledge, and community connections to help the Land Trust strengthen the long-term economic sustainability of its Community Forest and advance its conservation mission.

William Inglee: Mr. Inglee is a graduate of the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and spent his entire career working in Washington DC on Capitol Hill, in the Department of Defense and in several corporate VP jobs for Lockheed Martin. His last position was the Staff Director of the Committee on Appropriations in the US House of Representatives. Bill has also served on numerous charitable boards including the Friends of the US National Arboretum which he also chaired for several years. Bill has owned his camp on Big Lake for over 20 years and uses it to explore native plants and wildflowers as well as trees. Bill now lives on Amelia Island, Florida, year-round but always spends a long summer season on Big Lake. His property is directly across from Grand Lake Stream and while he loves the morning sunrise over the ocean in Florida, nothing compares to his 3-mile view across Big Lake of the magnificent sunsets over Grand Lake Stream. 

Logan Johnson (Secretary): Logan is the Executive Director of the Maine Tree Foundation, which advances understanding of Maine’s forest resources through educational programs and initiatives that promote sustainable forest management and stewardship.  He is also the founder and owner of Red Beach Conservation, LLC which provides program administration, project management, and technical service support to organizations interested in promoting and enhancing community conservation efforts.  Logan has both a B.S. in Biology and a Master’s in Forestry from the University of Maine in Orono.  He has local roots, having grown up in Calais and having been a conservation intern with DLLT.  He and his wife Sarah live in Westbrook, ME.

Josh Kuester: Mr. Kuester has an Environmental Science degree from the University of Maine at Machias and is the fish culture supervisor of the Grand Lake Stream Fish Hatchery.  As the supervisor of the hatchery, he is a committed community member who knows both the area and residents well. He grew up in Springfield. He is a member of the Recreation and Forestry Resources committees.  Fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation are Josh’s favorite activities. Josh chairs the DLLT Recreation Committee.

Edward J. McGrath, Esq.: Mr. McGrath has practiced environmental law for more than thirty-five years. As a senior partner in the Denver law firm of Holme Roberts & Owen, LLP, he developed that firm’s environmental practice group. Upon retiring from the firm after eighteen years, he returned to Washington where he was a member of Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson & Hand, Chartered for a period of three years. A graduate of Williams College and Columbia University School of Law, he was a member of the Leadership Committee of the Downeast Lakes Forestry Partnership. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, and is a long-time seasonal resident of Grand Lake Stream, having first come to Grand Lake Stream as a boy in 1946.

Pete Mercier: Mr. Mercier, a native to Waite, grew up with a passion for hunting and fishing. A registered Maine guide, he is a part of the Grand Lake Stream Guides Association and serves on the board. In addition, He, his wife Brooke, three children, and two dogs own and manage Chet’s Camps on Big Lake. He is very familiar with DLLT property which he uses as a guide and for personal recreation.

Jeffrey Pierce: Mr. Pierce has a BA in English from the University of Montana and is currently a Residential Real Estate Broker for Mulkerin Real Estate in Portland, ME.  As a young child, Jeff was introduced to the wilds of hunting and fishing through his father and mother, who also have a passion for the outdoors.  Before becoming a realtor, Mr. Pierce held many exciting jobs, including working for a guide service in Wyoming, a ranch hand in Montana, and a flight instructor in Florida.  West Grand Lake holds a special place in his heart, which he explores from his remote camp.  Jeff lives in Cumberland, ME with his wife and three children. Jeff chairs the DLLT Headquarters Committee and co-chairs the Audit Committee.

Brad Richard: Mr. Richard brings 26 years of experience as a Maine Game Warden, extensive knowledge of the Downeast Lakes region, and a strong commitment to the communities and natural resources of eastern Maine. He has served in nonprofit leadership roles, including as president of the Princeton Regional Airport, and currently serves on the Washington County Community College Foundation Board. Brad is passionate about strengthening community engagement, connecting with younger generations, and building positive relationships with local partners, including the Passamaquoddy Tribe, while contributing his expertise in forestry, wildlife, and community relations. With deep local roots, broad community relationships, and a collaborative approach, Brad is enthusiastic about serving as a working board member and helping advance the Downeast Lakes Land Trust’s mission.

Dale Tobey (Vice President): Mr. Tobey is a year-round resident of Grand Lake Stream.  He is a Registered Maine Guide, a property caretaker, carpenter, and builder of Grand Lake Canoes and paddles.  He serves on the board of the Grand Lake Stream Guides Association and is chairman of the board for the Maine Professional Guides Association.  He spent 25 years as owner and operator of a family sheet metal business in southern Maine before moving to Grand Lake Stream full-time in 2000. Dale chairs the Forestry Resources Committee.

Lindsay P. Wheaton: Mrs. Wheaton has extensive family ties to the village of Grand Lake Stream. A graduate of American University in political science, she has a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology. She’s a seasonal resident of Grand Lake Stream, and formerly served as President of the Grand Lake Stream School Board. Lindsay chairs the Education Committee.

Krista Wrona: Mrs. Wrona brings more than three decades of leadership experience in the banking industry, where she has held senior roles focused on operational excellence, governance, risk management, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness, and currently serves as Head of Consumer Process Effectiveness at TD Bank. She has been a valued member of the Downeast Lakes Land Trust’s Finance Committee for many years, providing thoughtful guidance on budgeting, financial reporting, and long-term fiscal planning. Krista and her husband reside near DLLT’s Lakeville property, and as an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys boating, ATVing and exploring the region, she has developed a deep appreciation for the Trust’s unique model of conserving working forests while supporting traditional recreational uses. As she looks toward her future in the Lakeville and surrounding communities Krista is eager to devote more time to conservation and nonprofit leadership, bringing to the Board a strong combination of executive management experience, financial expertise, governance skills, and a genuine passion for the Downeast Lakes region.