About us

Will Kies

Will joined the Land Trust in 2016. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from St. Lawrence University and Master of Arts in Geography from the University of Vermont, where his research examined the impacts of large conservation easements on the Northern Forest region. A Greenwich native, Will has a passion for the outdoors and conservation, and can often be found enjoying many of the natural gems throughout town. He currently lives in Cos Cob with his wife, Meghan, and their two children.

will@gltrust.org

Chris Aldrich

Chris attended the University of Connecticut where he received  his Bachelors of Science degree in Natural Resources with a concentration in Sustainable Forestry Resources. Since graduation, he has held positions at the University of Connecticut Extension Office, working to reduce fuel loads and improve sage grouse habitat in Nevada, and at the Cumberland Gap Nation Historic Park,  where he focused on resource monitoring and invasive species control. Chris is an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional through NOFA and is passionate about the native plant communities of lower Fairfield County.

chris@gltrust.org

Dan Brubaker

Dan comes to the Greenwich Land Trust after more than six years at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. He graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Environmental Science. After graduating, Dan spent several years working as a research technician on a variety of conservation projects and then completed a Master of Science in Natural Resources at the University of New Hampshire. His thesis used genetic markers to monitor New England cottontail rabbit populations throughout New England. Outside of work Dan enjoys beekeeping, backpacking, and caring for a large cactus and succulent collection.

Dean Fausel

Dean joined Greenwich Land Trust in the summer of 2016 as a conservation supervisor for the GLT Youth Corps. He has since become a permanent staff member and can usually be found at the Mueller Preserve in the gardens or greenhouse. Dean has great experience in nature education and field ecology, so be sure to check out his upcoming programs!

dean@gltrust.org

Lisa Carmona

lisa@gltrust.org