The People Behind Islesboro Islands Trust

Staff

  • Steve Miller - Executive Director

    Steve Miller, one of Islesboro Islands Trust’s founders, became Executive Director in 1985. Steve’s dedication to environmental education, conservation and advocacy leads Islesboro Islands Trust’s ecological protection efforts in Islesboro and Penobscot Bay.

    A life-long resident of Maine, Steve spends time in his woodworking shop, taking photographs and exploring Islesboro’s beaches and woodlands, when he isn’t otherwise engaged in IIT conservation.

    Contact Steve at iitsmill@gmail.com or (207) 734-6907.

  • Chloe Joule - Environmental Education Specialist

    Chloe, a native to Maine, moved to Islesboro in 2013, and was immediately impressed by the islands’ unique beauty. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to help in the conservation of it, by being the Educational Program Leader for IIT.

    When she is not taking her daily trail walks with her dog and family, Chloe enjoys working in her garden, crafting, and further exploring Islesboro and it’s neighboring islands by bike and kayak.

    Contact Chloe at iitcjoule@gmail.com or (207) 734-6907.

  • Kizzi Barton - Administrative Assistant

    A native of London, Kizzi moved to Islesboro to pursue a simpler, more sustainable life. She is a passionate advocate for the protection of Islesboro’s land, flora and fauna. In addition to her work at IIT, She works for the energy committee; promoting renewable energy and reducing Islesboro's carbon footprint, and serves the town as a volunteer EMT.

    Kizzi enjoys gardening, cooking, and exploring Islesboro with her son and dogs, reveling in the natural beauty that surrounds her.

    Contact Kizzi at iitkizzi@gmail.com or (207) 734-6907.

  • Dan Tutor - Preserve and Trail Steward

    Daniel is proud to be among the sixth generation of the Hatch family to call Islesboro home, and the third generation of Hatch’s involved in protecting and conserving some of the island’s most beautiful areas. He brings his experience in permaculture, landscaping, gardening, and stonemasonry to his work at IIT.

    In his spare time, Daniel is a serious bowhunter, amateur mycologist, rockhound, and artist. He enjoys walking his dogs on the Islesboro Islands Trust trails every day.

    Contact Dan at iitdanielt@gmail.com.

Founders

Lily Guest, Dev Hamlen, Sue Hatch, Edward Lawrence, Steve Miller, Anne Owsley, Liberty Redmond, Lydia Rolerson

Board of Trustees

Christopher D. Allen (President), Jon Kerr (Vice President), Haven Ladd (Treasurer), Sue Stafford (Secretary), Becky Bolduc, Harry Brigham, Halsey Burgund, Anna Congdon, Mark Haffenreffer, Devie Hamlen, Isabel Jackson, Gladstone Jones, Eloise Lawrence, Candice Provey, Beth Reeves, Thomas L. Tutor

Lifetime Trustees

Archibald Gilles, Devens Hamlen, Sue Hatch, Edward Lawrence, Liberty Redmond, Beverly Rogers, Langhorne Smith, Charles Verrill

Advisory Board

Mary Beth Blake, Johnna Brazier, Mary Caulkins, Jonathan Cohen, Todd Congdon, Thomas Gill, Jr., Archibald Gillies, Margery Hamlen, Jewell Hausmann, Jenn Hayden, James D. Houghton, Owen Howell, Michael Hutcherson, Pam Larson, Edward Lawrence, Robert Luxembourg, Jim Mitchell, Stephen Phillips, Shar Piper, Josh Read, Dustin Reidy, Julie Reidy, Carlisle Rex-Waller, Beverly Rogers, William Rosenberg, Pam Schreiber, Philip Seymour, Frances Train, Daniel Tutor, Virginia Valentine, Jennifer West

With additional help from:

Jon Kerr: Trail and Property Manager

Kangas & Kangas: Certified Public Accountants

Brian Thomas, LLC: Legal Counsel

Madeline Tomlin Associates: Bookkeeping