Board of Directors
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Members of TPL's Board of Directors in Denver, July 2010. Photo: Darcy Kiefel |
Stephen W. Baird
Stephen W. Baird is the president and chief executive officer of Baird & Warner. read more »
Brian M. Beitner
Brian is the Chief Investment Officer of the start up investment management firm Chautauqua Capital Management. read more »
George Bell
George Bell is Managing Director of General Catalyst Partners, focusing on investment opportunities in new media, interactive marketing and digital-driven disruptions of traditional consumer behavior. read more »
William J. Cronon
William J. Cronon is a historian of American environmental history and of the American west. read more »
George P. Denny, III
George P. Denny, III, is immediate past Chair of The Trust for Public Land's National Board of Directors. read more »
Douglas Durst
Douglas Durst is a member of the third generation to run The Durst Organization, one of New York City's most respected real estate developers, owners and management companies. read more »
Whitney Hatch
Whitney Hatch currently serves as Chairman of the Board of The Fund for the Republic and Director of Program Initiatives and Trustee at The John Merck Fund. read more »
Page Knudsen Cowles
Chair
Page Knudsen Cowles was an investment professional in the financial services industry during the 1980's. She has been an active volunteer in the Twin Cities for many years,
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Caroline Niemczyk
Caroline Niemczyk currently serves as Vice Chair of The Conservation Campaign, Vice Chair of the Open Space Institute, and sits on the board of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. read more »
Michael E. Patterson
Michael E. Patterson worked for JPMorgan from 1987-2009, serving as general counsel, chief administrative officer, a member of the board and vice chairman. read more »




