Staff and Board
Staff
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our staff brings together a blend of expertise, dedication, and genuine passion for the work we do. Each team member is committed to advancing our mission through their specialized skills and compassionate approach, working together to make a positive impact. With years of experience and a shared commitment to excellence, we’re here to serve, inspire, and educate.
Executive Director
Cammy joined the LRWP staff in 2024, bringing both a passion for land management and non-profit leadership. She is a Master Naturalist and holds a BS from PFW with concentrations in Organizational Leadership and Business. In her free time she enjoys travel, caring for her woodland property, and volunteering with Woman Within International.
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Wetland Educator
Aly's roots in northwest Ohio, once part of the Great Black Swamp, fostered her love for nature through exploration in her grandparents' woods. Armed with a master’s degree in Environmental Education and a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Art Therapy, she's a passionate and creative educator.
Preserve Steward
Don, an IPFW Biology graduate and Indiana Master Naturalist, has been with LRWP since 2009. Prior to joining LRWP, he worked on the maintenance staff at Fox Island County Park. Don's interests include hiking, backpacking, and running.
Development Administrator
David is an environmental planner specializing in community engagement. With a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, he works to include the public in efforts to conserve the natural environment in the urban setting. As an outdoor enthusiast, he brings a real-world perspective and a passion for nature to his work.
Preserve and Volunteer Steward
Charles holds a B.S. in Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He worked previously for the Conservation Corps in Minnesota, where he found his place alongside volunteers and fellow environmentalists. In his free time, he enjoys running, making music, and exploring the outdoors.
Land Manager
Alexis holds a B.S in Biology and Environmental Science from Heidelberg University. She began her career in wildlife rehabilitation in North Carolina, then moved to Minnesota to lead Conservation Corps crews,. She returned to the Midwest from Texas, where she worked for Texas Parks and Wildlife and Travis County. She enjoys pottery, hunting, and getting outdoors in any weather.
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Kendall joined Little River Wetlands Project in 2026 and loves building connections that inspire people to engage with and support the organization's mission. As Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, she manages LRWP's communications, including social media, the website, newsletters, and community events, helping share the importance of protecting and restoring wetlands throughout northeast Indiana.
Outside of work, Kendall enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs, tackling creative projects, and volunteering in the community.
Board Members
Paul McAfee
President
Founder and original president of LRWP. He was the executive director during the acquisition of the Eagle Marsh property. He also likes to do a little birdwatching.
Mark Jordan
Secretary
Brian Troutt
Treasurer
Professor of Biology at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Mark has expertise in wildlife conservation and serves on the Land Committee.
V.P. Business Banking for Centier Bank, Fort Wayne. Brian serves as Chair of the Finance Committee.
Becky Cummings
Retired after careers in Human Resources and production support. She is an Indiana Master Naturalist, serves on the Land Conservation Committee, volunteers with invasive removal, trail stewardship, and nest watch monitoring.
Todd Laubhan
A Branch Manager with 3Rivers FCU. Volunteer for over 10 years and served on the Finance, Development, and Land Committees. He loves hiking the marsh with his kids and taking wildlife photos.
Julia Rhoades
Retired Nurse, Lutheran Hospital. Julia is a long-time volunteer at the Chief Richardville House with the Myaamia People. Julia serves as the Chair of Development Committee.
Martha Goings
Licensed Professional Geologist in Indiana over 27 years, Retired high school teacher (20 years) and college adjunct instructor (concurrent 10 years): Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Environmental Science. Has taught Geology portion for Indiana Master Naturalist courses.
Mike Rabaduex
Mike is a critical care transport registered nurse in Fort Wayne. He brings a passion for working on
special projects to our board.
Bruce Kingsbury
Bruce was a professor of biology at Purdue Fort Wayne until his recent change to emeritus status at the university. He created and is current director of the Environmental Resources Center at PFW. His principal interest is conservation and management of imperiled reptiles.
Bill Fenoglio
Bill Fenoglio retired from Supply Chain Operations at Parkview Health. As an enthusiastic naturalist with interests in ornithology, botany, and animal tracking, Bill sees the natural world as a precious and precarious piece of our shared experience. He joined the Development Committee because he enjoys talking to others about his passion for nature and the many successes of Little River Wetlands Project.
Tim Ormiston
Tim is a retired engineering project manager with an interest in outdoor education. He has been a certified Indiana Master Naturalist since 2019 and helps as a trail guide for Eagle Marsh, Fox Island, and Metea county parks. He is also on the board of Fox Island Alliance and is an accomplished wood carver.
Vickie DeLuca
Victoria DeLuca loves the wild places and hopes to help preserve their beauty for generations to come. She grew up on a farm in Michigan and spent many happy hours hiking with her grandfather, a self-educated naturalist. He was especially interested in native plants used as remedies. Throughout her life, her "happy place" continues to be wandering on trails and fields in all seasons. Vickie's work and volunteer record includes more than 40 years in professional fundraising and community volunteering. Since moving to Fort Wayne in 2013, she has volunteered with elementary, middle school and high school programs for Southwest Allen County Schools, animal rescue organizations, and as a founding board member of a wildlife rescue. She and her husband, Ken, have created a native plant garden as a centerpiece of their backyard and she has been happy to note that it contains many of the plants seen at Eagle Marsh.
Chris Barlow
Professor of Biology at Ivy Tech Communuty College. Chris is committed to conservation and education, and serves on the education committee
Nick Hendricks
Consultant and project manager, business professor at Ivy Tech. Nick has been involved in conservation work since 2020. He likes removing invasives, backpacking, hunting and exploring wetlands.