Welcoming Our New Board Members
In January 2025 Columbia Land Trust welcomed five new members to our volunteer board of directors after a broad, public search. They will join existing board members in guiding our work to conserve and care for the nature of the Columbia River region and will serve up to three consecutive three-year terms.
“We’re honored to welcome this group of incredibly talented individuals to our board of directors,” said Executive Director Meg Rutledge. “The diverse skills, experience, and perspectives they bring will enrich our conservation work and support the Land Trust in reaching our ambitious goals in the coming years.”
Columbia Land Trust’s work is rooted in sound science and strong relationships, and to date the Land Trust has conserved nearly 60,000 acres of ecologically important land. We actively steward the lands in our care for benefits including wildlife habitat, water quality, and public recreation. We welcome our new board members as we continue to conserve land and care for it in perpetuity.
New Columbia Land Trust board members:
Allyson Borozan
Allyson relocated to the Pacific Northwest from Michigan in 2022 to join Bob’s Red Mill serving as Senior Vice President Marketing and currently as Chief Growth Officer. The natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle led her to the region and her belief in the power of nature to break down walls and build community led her to joining Columbia Land Trust. With a background in Chemical Engineering and Marketing, Allyson applies her technical expertise, strategic vision, and communication expertise to enhance the awareness and visibility of Columbia Land Trust, using branding, storytelling, and communication to connect more people to the mission.
Drew Fletcher
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Drew has been fortunate to call the Pacific Northwest home for nearly 40 years. From Opal Creek to Mt. Hood, Cougar Reservoir to the Oregon Coast, he has spent decades enjoying and contributing to the protection of the Columbia River Basin. Drew graduated from Dartmouth College in 2007 with a focus on Philosophy and Native American Studies, after which he returned home to complete his Juris Doctor at the University of Oregon. Since then, he has spent 15 years at Nike, Inc. in leadership positions across strategy & finance. Drew’s passion for the health of our natural environment paired with his almost two decades of experience in multiparty negotiation and transactional execution led him to Columbia Land Trust. Drew is committed to the thoughtful and collaborative conservation mission of Columbia Land Trust and hopes to aid in the collective and durable stewardship of our home.
Allison Hensey
As a former director with Willamette River Initiative and Meyer Memorial Trust, Allison has spent her career in collaborative environmental conservation, working toward thriving communities, rivers, and wildlife habitat through philanthropy, policy advocacy, and cooperative on-the-ground projects. In her work, she has increased the scale of resources available for environmental conservation in Oregon, strategically bridged funding gaps to enable greater impact, and supported an increase in collaboration, critical information and alignment among groups working within a region to strengthen the human systems protecting landscapes. While she does not practice, she has a degree in environmental law. Allison is honored to be part of Columbia Land Trust’s work to protect a place beloved by so many.
John Streur
John is a global leader in environment, sustainability, and governance investing, and advises both academic and professional bodies that are working to advance the impact and credibility of ESG investing. He is Chief Investment Officer of All Material Risk Investment Strategies (AMRIS) at Boston Common Asset Management and also a rancher in the Columbia River Gorge. His home is the Little Seven Seven Ranch (L77 Ranch) in Lyle, Washington.
Dougal Williams
Dougal Williams, originally from Sunriver, Oregon, appreciates the importance of vast and connected landscapes and the resources required to preserve them. Dougal is excited to contribute to Columbia Land Trust’s expansive efforts from his Portland home, where he’s helped build a business and raise a family for the past 25 years. Dougal is the CEO of Vista Capital Partners.
Existing Columbia Land Trust Board Members:
Lisa Amato, President
Barbara Johnson, Secretary
Tim Spofford, Treasurer
Charles Bishop
Stephan A. Dillon
Elaine Harvey
Molly Jones
Laura Planck
Rudy Salakory
Steven Shields
Lindsay Thane
Learn more about about our board members.
Featured photo by Emma Browne Media