Kirk is a certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS #1588) and a highly trained coastal systems ecologist, who has served as GTA's Executive Director and CEO since 2019, and its Chief Operating Officer from 2017 to 2018.  From our Baltimore County headquarters, Kirk manages our Board of Directors, GTA's program staff, the organization's strategic growth initiatives, and our land protection initiatives. He holds degrees from Appalachian State University (MA, Geography and Env. Planning) and Virginia Tech (BS, Fisheries and WIldlife Science / College of Forestry; and BA, Physical Geography / College of Sciences).  In 2019, he received a Graduate Certificate in Conservation Nonprofit Management from the Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.  A (Class of ) 2005 Baltimore City Master Gardener, and award winning "City Farms Gardener," Kirk has also served on a number of leading nonprofit boards in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. 

Jeff is a certified as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS),  Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), and Project Management Professional (PMP)  with experience in applied river morphology, wetland restoration, and habitat monitoring and management. He is currently pursuing his MBA in Nonprofit Management at the University of Maryland.  Jeff had a successful career in banking and finance through the mid-2000s, but obtained an graduate degree in Environmental Science and Biology and joined the ecological restoration industry about 15 years ago. Jeff has since established himself as a talented and well-respected field biologist and project manager in our region. 

Jeff is actively engaged with multiple nonprofit watershed groups, serves on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Water Monitoring Council, and several professional associations. His knowledge and experience in environmental site assessment, permit processes and standards, and tools and techniques of ecological restoration, combined with previous experience in the banking industry, enables Jeff to be a substantial contributor to Green Trust’s mission. 

As GTA's Baltimore Community Ecologist, Amy brings a strong foundation in soil science and a deep passion for native ecosystems to her work, supporting community-driven ecological restoration and land stewardship. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Soil Science from Oregon State University and has gained practical experience across diverse landscapes through roles in eco-friendly landscaping, native plant nurseries, and sustainable farming.

Amy’s professional journey has equipped her with hands-on skills in project planning, invasive plant management, and habitat maintenance, as well as experience working with volunteers and community groups to achieve shared restoration goals. Her ability to adapt to new challenges, combined with her commitment to collaboration, makes her an effective partner to both park staff and community members.

Originally from Anne Arundel County, Amy has lived and worked in California, Hawaii, South Carolina, and Colorado.  Amy applies her skills and enthusiasm to support community greening projects that build resilient ecosystems and foster stronger connections between people and the natural world.