The Trust Board Office
and Trust Board Staff

Interim Reserve Manager
Robert became Interim Reserve Manager in late October 2024.  He lived on Whidbey Island from 2005 through 2023.  He serves as the liaison between Reserve staff and the Trust Board working with the Trust Board on the search for a permanent Reserve Manager.  As a veterinarian, most of Dr. Pelant’s professional life has focused on human and animal health, food security and ecological restoration in Asia, Latin America, Africa and the US.

Office Manager / Programs
Carol has been with the Reserve since February 2012. Since then, Carol has managed office functions including providing administrative duties and bookkeeping for the Trust Board. Her position also welcomes visitors to the Reserve, providing publications, maps and other collaterals such as Junior Ranger Books. She provides logistical support for interpretive programs, manages the financials of the Ebey's Forever Grant program, and serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for the National Park Service Volunteer-In-Parks program.

Preservationist
Josh has been a part of the Whidbey community since 2001. He is an aspiring photographer who enjoys adventuring with his wife and four boys. He has a dual BA in Environmental Studies and Law, Economics, & Public Policy, and an M.A. in Urban Planning and Historic Preservation from UW. With a passion to conserve the natural, preserve the built, and cultivate community, Josh takes great pride in stewarding Whidbey’s unique cultural landscape.