Staff and Board of Directors
To contact a staff member at Jack Pine Conservation, please email or dial 1800-850-6681 and the extension that follows. Emails can be directed to our staff by using the first initial and last name. For example: kmufti@jackpineconservation.com. Alternatively, send us an email to info@jackpineconservation.com and we will see fit that it reaches the correct staff member.
Michelle Crewe
Director, Jack Pine ConservationMichelle is the first face you will meet for any bookings or events. She loves to involve the community and local businesses in utilizing the amenities that nature has to offer. Whether it is for a staff meeting, wedding, retreat or school education program, Michelle will be your personal host when visiting the Jack Pine Conservation Estate.
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Jennifer Muffty
Director, Jack Pine ConservationJJennifer is our very own mother nature on premise. No bush is trimmed or stone turned without her oversight and the forests approval prior to. Jennifer has been a strong voice of caution amongst any construction or development to ensure that before proceeding, our team could do so knowing flora and fauna would be carefully managed or relocated (if necessary) in the process. Countless efforts to preserve amphibians, reptiles, birds, and more have resulted in the pristine conservation and habitats that remain there today.
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Lindsay Arouesty
Director, Jack Pine ConservationAside from financial reports and administrative responsibilities, Lindsay has a deep passion for the preservation of the Kaladar jack Pine Barren Reserve. Her role involves seeking funding through municipalities and available grants to fund the Jack Pine Conservation Estate’s efforts by working alongside sponsors.
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Kyle Mufti
Director, Jack Pine ConservationKyle is our primary investor in the vision of conservation management and research. He has donated much of his wealth to science in hopes of advancing research on biodiversity while preserving and monitoring nature. Kyle purchased the Jack Pine Conservation Estate in 2017 with a vision of using the grounds for fundraising and educational programs for the public after building a venue which could facilitate such efforts. Kyle has committed to this vision by organizing a team of influential environmental authorities in Addington Highlands and Land o Lakes region to see advanced research and preservation of the Kaladar Jack Pine Barrens.
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Agnes Jankiewicz
Creative Director, AuthorAgnes is our team’s creative jack of all trades. There is no graphic, web or video challenge she cannot tackle when the team needs it, given the right amount of caffeine. Beginning with the conception of the logo, Agnes has contributed to the branding and design of Jack Pine Conservation Estate’s identity. Having spent years as part of the ZHP Polish Scouting Association and many summers in her grandmother’s cottage, she holds a great appreciation for the outdoors and owes much of the inspiration for her fantasy novel series Q-16 to them.
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Tim Trustham
Planner & Ecologist, Advisory Board of DirectorsTim is a senior member at Quinte Conservation. During his career, Tim has worked as an ecologist, environmental planning technician, and is currently a land operations coordinator. He's a true member of the community and scientist at heart, participating in many efforts which include educational guides with Harvest Hastings and Friends of Salmon River. Tim Trustham also manages 12,145 hectares with Eastern Ontario Model Forest, and is currently advising on the best monitoring, development and management approaches for the Jack Pine Conservation Estate.
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