Board members for the year 2008 are:

• David Barnet
• Daniel Driscoll
• Tom Evans
• Lisa Evans
• Susan Filipp
• Rodger Fink
• Chris Galvin
• Jeff Jones, Vice President
• Jeff Leon, Treasurer
• Dan Lewis
• Erick McCandless, Secretary
• Ted Putney
• Margaret Sherman, President
• Judy Thomson
• Stephen Young

The standing committees and their chairs are:

• Executive (M. Sherman)
• Finance (J. Leon)
• Membership / Development (S. Filipp & C. Galvin)
• Land Acquisition (D. Barnet)
• Land Stewardship (D. Driscoll)
• Public Information (R. Fink)
• Board Development (T. Putney)

Responsibilities of the standing committees include:

The Executive Committee is responsible for conducting ongoing strategic planning, setting overall Conservancy priorities, including short-term and long-term goals, setting meetings and agendas, and overseeing all employees.  In addition, it will coordinate all other committees and appoint the members of the Board Recruitment Committee.

The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of all MHLC general finances, annual budgeting, and the filing of annual state and federal reports. In addition, it will structure investments and manage the Conservancys funds consistent with Board policy and generally accepted accounting principles. Lastly, the committee will be responsible for monitoring expenditures for each MHLC committee.

The Membership / Development Committee is responsible for increasing the Conservancy's membership base through the recruitment of new members and retaining current members. This committee will also provide all necessary member services in conjunction with the other committees.

The Land Acquisition Committee is responsible for all activities related to the identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land and easements in accordance with the Conservancy's acquisition criteria and procedures.

The Land Stewardship Committee is responsible for all activities related to the the stewardship of all easements and lands held in-fee, including the development and maintenance of Conservancy preserves, in conformance with the Conservancy's policies and the management plans for individual preserves.

The Public Information Committee is responsible for all Conservancy publications including newsletters, brochures, and invitations. In addition, this committee is responsible for increasing the Conservancy's exposure using diverse public relations strategies such as media materials and public affairs events.

The Board Development Committee is responsible for identifying, screening, recruiting, and bringing before the Board all prospective board members. This committee will also oversee the orientation and training of new board members. In addition, after nominations are made for Conservancy officers, the committee contacts the individuals nominated and recommends a slate of officers to the Board at its annual meeting in January.