Tolif Hunt, Executive Director

Tolif earned a degree in Environmental Science and Policy at University of Wisconsin Green Bay.  Prior to his arrival in Iowa, Tolif directed agriculture and conservation programs for a land trust in Pennsylvania.  He now resides in Coon Rapids with his wife and 3 children.

Tolif(at)whiterockconservancy(dot)org;  ext. 111

Elizabeth Hill, Ecologist

A graduate from Drake University, Elizabeth earned her degree in Environmental Science and Biology.  Originally from Iowa City, Iowa, she is the author of Hiking Iowa:  A Guide to Iowa's Greatest Hiking Adventures (2005).

Elizabeth assists in the conservation planning and land management of the property. Contact her if you are interested in volunteering in one of our project areas or have questions about land management.

Elizabeth(at)whiterockconservancy(dot)org;  ext. 114   

Emily Babin, Outreach & Development Coordinator

Originally from Delaware, Emily graduated from Albright College with a B.S. in Biology and Environmental Policy.  She recently completed two years of Peace Corps service in Ghana, where she served as a natural resource manager.

Emily leads the communication and development planning for Whiterock Conservancy and also directs the fundraising efforts. If you would like more information on the organization, or are interested in making a donation or establishing a planned gift to WRC, please contact Emily.

Emily(at)whiterockconservancy(dot)org;  ext. 115

Trent Milam, Resort Manager

After finishing his service with the Peace Corps as a community development specialist in the Central Asian country, Kyrgyzstan, Trent attended West Virginia University where he received a M.S. in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources with a focus on sustainable tourism and ecotourism. He and his wife are currently the joys and trials of being new parents of their first child.

Planning a visit to Whiterock Conservancy? Trent can help you make a reservation. Trent also coordinates special events like weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats

Resort(at)whiterockconservancy(dot)org;  ext. 112

Darwin Pierce, Farm & Lands Manager

Darwin is fifth generation to the Whiterock Valley and formally a WRC volunteer.  Darwin's life and work experiences anchor many of WRC's applied land management activities.

Darwin(at)whiterockconservancy(dot)org;  ext. 117

Matt Reiling, Grounds Manager

Born and raised in Coon Rapids, Matt enjoys the outdoors.  Having ample experience on the farm and operating machinery, Matt facilitates many of WRC's restoration projects through invasive species removal, prescribed burns, and trail maintenance.

Part-Time Staff

Ruth Cook, Housekeeping

Carla Schaefer, Housekeeping

Sean Christensen, Assistant Grounds Manager

Bryan Golay, Assistant Grounds Manager

Jason Schultes, Grounds

Trish Jackson, Administrative Assistant

Alyssa Jackson, Media Specialist

April Schultes, Bookkeeper

WRC Board of Directors

Fred Kirschenmann, President
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Ken Herring, Vice-President
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Mark Ackelson, Treasurer
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Jennifer Garst, Secretary
Ames, Iowa

Liz Garst, Vice-Secretary
Coon Rapids, Iowa

Robert G. Riley, Jr.
Feed Energy Company  

Rachel Garst
Coon Rapids, Iowa