Esmé Artz
Communications Associate
(215) 345-7020 ext. 131 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Esmé works within Heritage Conservancy’s development department to execute communications operations including writing press releases and newsletters, managing the organization’s social media, and implementing advertising and visibility strategies. Before this, Esmé worked as a publicist at an agency in New York City for both corporate and not-for-profit clients, and then in the press department at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ. She has a B.A. in English Literature from Temple University in Philadelphia.

Laura Baird
Resource Protection Specialist
(215) 345-7020 ext. 135 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
As Resource Protection Specialist, Laura works with interested landowners to explore the various land conservation strategies available to them, and bring these transactions to fruition. She also works with municipalities to help formulate and implement their Open Space Plans. Laura previously worked as a Community Planner at the Monroe County Planning Commission where she was the Agricultural Land Preservation Program Coordinator.

Bill Bishop
Property Steward
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Bill keeps Aldie's gardens looking their best and makes visitors feel welcome. He sets a good example for lowering our carbon footprint by riding his scooter to work. He also has a wealth of knowledge about our local history.

Kristin Brathole
Staff Accountant
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Kristin is a recent graduate of The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Prior to joining Heritage Conservancy, she worked for organizations in the accounting and finance fields. Position responsibilities include: managing all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, performing bank reconciliations, among many other day to day financial and accounting operations.

Linda J. Cacossa
Chief Operating Officer
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As Chief Operating Officer, Linda is responsible for the day-to-day business operations of Heritage Conservancy.  This includes all fiscal activities, fundraising, marketing/branding and communications, property management and organizational strategic planning. She provides guidance to department management, establishing organizational performance metrics; driving the goal-setting process throughout the organization; and, conducting regular operating reviews to assess financial results and projections relative to budgets.   Ms. Cacossa provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that Heritage has the proper operational controls and administrative procedures in place to effectively grow the organization. Linda, a resident of Doylestown Borough, brings substantial experience including 20+ years in land planning and engineering as well as nonprofit management experience as the Executive Director of Fighting Children's Cancer Foundation.

Karen Cook
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
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Karen has some 20 plus years of experience as an Administrative Assistance working for GE(prior Betz Labs.) Trevose, PA in the Corporate Sales Training Center.  Coordinated weekly sales training classes and sales training events for more than 1,000 sales representatives at the corporate headquarters and other global locations.  Also worked directly for the Vice President of Engineering and Vice Presidents of Corporate Sales.

David Dator
Property Steward
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Dave works within Heritage Conservancy’s stewardship department and is responsible for maintaining over 61 of the Conservancy's properties.  Dave holds a B.S. degree in Environmental Science from Temple University and a B.S. degree in Sociology from James Madison University.

Robin Folkerts
Vice President of Development
(215) 345-7020 ext. 128 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Robin brings over ten years of fundraising experience, particularly in the field of conservation. Prior to joining Heritage Conservancy, she worked with Wildlands Conservancy, The Philadelphia Zoo, and The Nature Conservancy of Pennsylvania. Robin graduated from Messiah College with a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science. Her responsibilities include all fundraising activities, public relations, external communications and marketing of the organization.

Erin Hockensmith
Stewardship Administrative Assistant
(215) 345-7020 ext. 134 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Erin works within Heritage Conservancy’s stewardship department to ensure all day-to-day tasks are completed. Erin maintains the beautiful Aldie Mansion, as well as several other Heritage Conservancy properties.  She graduated from Temple University with a B.S. in Environmental Studies and brings with her five years of experience in plant maintenance from Bountiful Acres Garden Nursery.

Michele Koch
Volunteer Coordinator
(215) 345-7020 ext. 140 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ms. Koch coordinates the efforts and recognition of Heritage Conservancy’s 140+ volunteers.  She graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in landscape contracting and previously worked for a large landscape company in New Jersey.

Jeffrey L. Marshall
President
(215) 345-7020 ext. 113 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
As President, Jeff leads the Conservancy's principal mission-related initiatives including Lasting Landscapes, historic preservation, land protection negotiation, and high-level strategic master planning. Jeff has over 25 years of combined experience in land protection and historic preservation. He is actively involved in administering the conservation easement and facade easement programs with expertise in the employment of protection strategies for significant resources. He gives public education programs and acts as a preservation advocate throughout the community. Numerous articles have been published on his endeavors in the preservation field.

Patricia McLaughlin
Administrative Assistant
(215) 345-7020 ext. 108 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pat has been with the Conservancy for ten years. She served as Receptionist and has been providing administrative support to the President of the organization. Before coming to the Conservancy, she owned and managed her own business.

Susan Myerov, AICP
Senior Planner
(215) 345-7020 ext. 101 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Susan is a certified planner with over twenty-four years of experience in environmental planning and land use projects. As the conservancy’s senior planner, Susan’s responsibilities include preparation of watershed-based conservation plans, stormwater management education and outreach, and preparation of open space plans.  Sue currently represents the conservancy on the board of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership. Sue holds a Master of City Planning Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. degree in Man-Environment Relations from Penn State University.

Jim Thompson
Conservation Steward
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Jim identifies, evaluates and monitors natural resources on conservancy-owned properties and conservation easements.  His primary responsibilities include preparing annual monitoring reports for these properties; conducting baseline documentation surveys and report preparation for acquisitions and conservation easements.

Margaret Uliano
Membership & Special Events Associate
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Maggie works within Heritage Conservancy's development department, and is responsible for the many aspects of the organization’s membership program.  She is responsible for the planning and implementation of the Conservancy's special events, both fundraising and membership based.  She studied Anthropology, with a focus in Archaeology at Temple University, and then went on to study Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. She worked in Alumni affairs at Temple, and most recently as a Pastry Chef in Philadelphia.

Karen S. Williamson, R.L.A., C.P.S.I.
Planner/Landscape Architect
(215) 345-7020 ext. 115 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Karen is a landscape architect with over 28 years of experience in the planning and design of land developments and park, recreation and open space projects.  She is involved in master planning, heritage tourism, greenway/trail development and scenic byway projects.  Her public outreach activities focus on promoting the concept of green infrastructure, the control of invasive plants, and environmental education programs for youth and municipal officials.  Karen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University and is licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland, in addition to being a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.

Sandra Yerger
Assistant Director of Development
(215) 345-7020 ext. 103 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sandy has managed all aspects of member relations for Heritage Conservancy including planning, organizing and implementing special events, fundraising, educational programming and volunteer activities for seven years. She is currently responsible for much of the Conservancy’s development of community outreach programs that target both private citizens as well as businesses and corporations.

Sharon Young
Resource Protection Coordinator
(215) 345-7020 ext. 106 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sharon Young has been with Heritage Conservancy for fourteen years and has over twenty-five years of administrative and project management experience.  She is responsible for coordinating and monitoring all projects for the Resource Protection Service Area. She completed the conservancy’s successful accreditation application and ensures that all conservation easement and land donation transactions meet land trust standards and practices.







I N   T H I S   S E C T I O N

• About Heritage Conservancy
• Our Board of Directors
• Aldie Mansion
• Staff Biographies
• Employment Opportunities
• Heritage Conservancy IRS Form 990