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.

Intern

Emerson Brink

Emerson, an avid volunteer with LRWP, has joined us as an intern for the summer of 2025. With a future degree in Biology, she hopes to continue contributing to conservation efforts as a restoration ecologist. She looks forward to furthering her wetland knowledge and playing a larger role in carrying out LRWP's mission

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.

John Goss

Asian Carp Project Coordinator with Indiana Wildlife Federation, retired from Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

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.

Thom Maher

Retired Vice President of Human Resources at BRC Rubber & Plastics, Fort Wayne. Thom has served on the Land Committee for the last 20 years. He enjoys hiking the Berm Trail at Eagle Marsh in hopes to catch site of Eagles.

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.

Rob Seilheimer

Development Coordinator with the Monarch Joint Venture. Before joining MJV, he served as the Development Manager for the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation (Nonprofit of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources). Robert enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and bird dog. He is passionate about habitat conservation and outdoor education.

Angie O'Neill

Angie Derheimer O’Neill is no stranger to LRWP as she has Volunteered there for many years. As a graduate from Ball State University with a B. S. In Natural Resources , she put her love of nature into her variety of work experiences over 40 years. Retiring from ACRES Land Trust, she also volunteers at LCNP, and the Zoo. She is also an Indiana Master Naturalist. Her passion is exposing young people to the joy of inquiry and exploration of their natural world.

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.