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 Sutter

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.

Wetland Educator

Aly Munger

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 Cunningham

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 Keuhl

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 Sifferlen

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 Schmidt

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.

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.

Josh Gale

Joshua Gale is a career organizer and fundraiser, currently serving as the Director of Development for Matthew 25 Health and Care. Originally from Illinois, he has called many places home, including Philadelphia, Chicago, the countries of Guatemala and Peru, and now Fort Wayne. You can usually find him birdwatching at Eagle Marsh or other Northeast Indiana parks and nature sites.

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.