New Board Members Bring Passion for Land Protection
October, 2014 – Mike Lenehan first came to New Hampshire as an 8 year-old camper in Wolfeboro and he’s loved it here ever since. Living in Concord, he’s an avid hiker and enjoys many Five Rivers’ properties such as Carter Hill Farm, Winant Park and Marjorie Swope Park. Mike’s reason for joining the Board — “I’d like to help Five Rivers preserve and protect New Hampshire’s beauty, especially in cities like Concord, and would like future generations to enjoy those same benefits after I am gone.” Mike’s tenure as an attorney with Ransmeier & Spellman for many years gives him valuable insight on land transactions that will help guide Five Rivers’ future work. Having served on the boards of numerous Concord non-profits, Mike has a wealth of experience to help the organization move forward.
Mike Shearin has been helping the Five River’s finance committee for over a year, where his insight and assistance have been invaluable. Mike hopes to use his background in personal financial planning and investment management to help Five Rivers grow. “I’d like to help prospective donors better understand how gifts can benefit both Five Rivers and also fit within their own legacy planning.” When he’s not “working”, Mike’s other job is maintaining a 25-acre farm in Dunbarton, where he raises horses, sheep and chickens. “Open space and land protection are very important to me,” said Mike. “I look forward to the opportunity to promote and encourage land protection in my own community.”
Another familiar Concord resident, Kit Morgan is known through his work as Chair of the Concord Conservation Commission for many years where he frequently partnered with Five Rivers. Kit is looking forward to sharing his experience and local knowledge with Five Rivers. When asked why he wanted to join the Board, he said, “It’s all about future generations. As we experience growth and development, we have to protect our resources – water, farmland, forests, and scenery – or they will be lost or compromised forever.” In his free time, Kit enjoys the outdoors in the Capital Region and the White Mountains. He also worked as a journalist in the past, so we look forward to his contributions to our newsletters.
