ABOUT US
Countryside Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust committed to protecting and connecting greenspace in and near the Tunkhannock Creek watershed for the public benefit, now and for future generations.

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Permanent Protection
The Conservancy is also working to turn the right-of-way of the former Northern Electric Trolley in Lackawanna and Wyoming counties into a non-motorized recreational trail.
Our Staff

Bill Kern
Executive Director
Executive Director since 2010, he holds a BA in Biology from Ithaca College and an MA in Environmental Studies from Brown University. Prior to joining the Conservancy, he worked for Green Energy Outreach Services (GEOS), a public relations and grassroots organizing firm specializing in the renewable energy industry. As a native of Wyoming County, he enjoys mountain biking, camping and hiking with his wife, Nora, and their daughter, Hazel.

CHERYL ELLSWORTH
TRAIL COORDINATOR

SHANNON CANTNER
OFFICE MANAGER
A Luzerne County native, Shannon joined the Countryside Conservancy with a strong background in office administration and a great deal of energy and enthusiasm for environmental conservation. When time permits her to be away from her office responsibilities, Shannon can be found spending time in the great outdoors enjoying life to the fullest. Shannon, an active Mom of three children, currently resides in the Clarks Summit area with her family.
Board of Directors
President:
Pat Acker
Vice President:
Andrew Bell
Treasurer:
Mike Williamson
Secretary:
Michelle Tierney
Bonnie Alco
Dorrance Belin (emeritus)
Bill Booth
Warren Breig
Will Chamberlin
Cindy Copley
Jim Dougherty
Teal Gilbert
Kathleen Graff
Margaret Hull (emeritus)
Kim Kost Scanlon
Gretchen Ludders
Matt Mackie
Abby Peck
Brian Simakaski
Bill Tersteeg
Jim Vipond
Joseph Wright
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