Downeast Coastal Conservancy is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Colin Brown. Colin comes to DCC after spending six years with Downeast Lakes Land Trust in Grand Lake Stream, most recently as Development and Outreach Manager, focusing on grant writing and fundraising for the organization.
Before moving to Washington County in 2010, he worked as an environmental educator and naturalist in many corners of New England, and has a passion for connecting people of all ages to the natural world. Colin has a BA in Sociology from the University of Connecticut, and extensive experience working for non-profit organizations.
“We’re thrilled that Colin will be joining our DCC team” said DCC Board President Anne Baker. “His skills and experience add new talents to those of our outstanding staff and create opportunities to further develop our connections to the local community and to other like-minded conservation organizations.”
“It’s an honor to join Downeast Coastal Conservancy as Executive Director,” said Brown. “I’m looking forward to working with DCC members, staff, board, and regional partners on expanding the organization’s conserved lands, improving public access opportunities, protecting critical ecological habitat, and supporting thriving communities in coastal Washington County.”
“Colin has done exceptional work at Downeast Lakes Land Trust, and we’re sorry to say goodbye to a good friend,” said David Montague, President and CEO of Downeast Lakes Land Trust. “However, we know he will excel at DCC, and we’ll all look forward to working with him and the rest of the DCC staff to benefit the Downeast Region through future collaborations.”
Colin lives in Pembroke, on the banks of the Pennamaquan River, with his wife and two young children. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, birding, gardening, playing music, spending time with his family, and anything else that gets him outdoors. He will begin his new position on July 18th.