Kiegan is a Nature Reserve Steward at Forest Park, working to restore, maintain, and sustain natural areas such as woodlands and prairies. He graduated from WashU in 2020 with a degree in Environmental Biology and History, and is currently pursuing a Master's in Entomology. He also does freelance art work on the side, and is part of both the Marketing and Land committees.

Laura is a physician scientist and a Professor at Washington University School of Medicine. She studies the interplay between our genetic predispositions and our environments to understand how these two things influence our health. Being outside and moving is one of the most important things that we can do for our health. One of her most cherished activities is being outside in the St. Louis region, and paddling on the Meramec River or biking on the Katy Trial.

Davis, an emeritus member of the board, is a retired lawyer who first joined the Board for Open Space STL in the 1980's. He practiced law with his father at the time, who was one of the founders of the organization. Davis served for several years as secretary, then as President, and more recently, another two or three years as President.

Dave has been a practicing corporate attorney in St. Louis since 1995 at the Lewis Rice law firm. Dave handles general corporate matters for a variety of clients, with a focus on public finance. In his spare time, Dave enjoys hiking, biking and traveling with his wife. Dave is currently the chair of the governance committee.

Gerald has worked for over 27 years in parks and recreation municipal management. He has been the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Sunset Hills since 2003. Gerald is a member of the National Recreation and Parks Association, member of the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association and has been a Board Member for Open Space STL since 2016. He enjoys coaching, playing golf, soccer, and other outdoor activities.

Larry, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri at Rolla is an Electrical Engineer at Ameren Missouri. He is involved in many organizations such as the Conservation Federation of Missouri, Boy Scouts of America and Missouri Stream Team as a Stream Team Leader for 28 years. Larry is a board member on the Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition and served on the Open Space Council Water Committee from 2000 through 2010. Larry has a wide variety of interests, including hiking, fishing, boating, woodworking, and playing the piano.

Donna has been a non-profit consultant for many years and has a great passion for environmental justice in all corners of her life. She was the executive director of Forest ReLeaf of Missouri for 10 years, and spent many other years in nonprofit administration, including those related to social services and healthcare. She received her Masters in Public Administration from St. Louis University. Donna loves to spend time in nature through hiking, camping, floating, and traveling with her husband. She says that weeding her native plant garden is not only a great way to nourish our environment, but is also a great hands-on therapy hobby! Donna is a member of the Governance Committee and the Executive Committee.

Scott is a principal at Planning Design Studio, a St. Louis based landscape architecture firm with its office located in historic Laclede’s Landing. In his 20+ year career, he has provided design and project management services for numerous parks, greenways, theme parks, historic preservation and commercial projects both domestically and internationally. He is President of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Treasurer of the Missouri Association of Landscape Architects and is President of the Fay Jones School of Architecture Professional Advisory Board. Scott graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Landscape Architecture and a minor in Art. He is registered to practice landscape architecture in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Arkansas.

Darrel is Vice President at USI Insurance where he focuses on delivering employee benefit solutions and insurance consulting services. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Masters of Business Administration from Webster University. He continues to be involved with the Saint Louis Catholic Youth Council as a basketball referee after coaching youth sports for several years. He has participated on several committees at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church as well as Saint Louis University HIgh School. He enjoys playing golf, cooking Italian and wine tasting. Darrel and his wife, Karla, enjoy traveling, listening to live music and are proud parents of five children and grandparents of two wonderful granddaughters.

Scott is a Professional Geologist and Master Naturalist with Environmental Science Consulting, LLC (mostly retired). Geology experience includes; contaminant studies, hydrogeology and dye tracer studies. Biology experience includes; wetland/stream delineations, terrestrial/aquatic surveys, natural community mapping, environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. Volunteer experience includes; Webster Groves Nature Study Society, Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, Kirkwood Parks and Fenton Parks. He enjoys hiking/floating, astronomy and grandchildren.

Don started in the Parks and Recreation field as a maintenance worker for St. Louis County Park and Recreation Department in the summer of 1998. Over the past 25 years, he has held numerous roles and now serves as the Operation Manager overseeing the 12,000+ acres and over 70 Parks. He is particularly proud of the time spent working at Laumeier Sculpture Park as a Supervisor, assisting nationally recognized artists in moving sculptures throughout the park and even other states.

Don is a part recipient of the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association’s distinguished service Award.

Matt is currently a partner at ISC Contracting and part of our Land Conservation Committee. In the past, he has worked as a board member of Gateway Trout Unlimited, with Volunteer Project Healing Waters, RMH Kids and Clays Committee, and the Facility Committee with St. Gerard Majella Church. In addition to his previous work experience, he is also a LEED Accredited Professional. In his free time, Matt enjoys all kinds of outdoor activities like fly fishing, rafting, canoeing, and hiking.

Brian is the Director of Membership and Industry Programs at the Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc where he delivers career education and community knowledge as a unified industry voice as they seek to strengthen members’ businesses. He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Missouri State and his Masters of Business Administration from Fontbonne University. He volunteers with the Pat Tillman Foundation. He is passionate about anything outdoors, including cleaning up plastics along the Mississippi River and River Des Peres.

Aryn, who served previously as the Office Manager for Open Space STL, attended the University of Missouri, studying Political Science. Aryn is the mother of four busy kids and has spent seven years volunteering as a Girl Scout leader. She is passionate about getting children, especially those who live in urban areas, to the outdoors. Aryn enjoys sewing, camping, hiking and road tripping.

Adam is the Restoration Ecology Supervisor at the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, where he manages all the ecological restoration efforts and research on site. He has a B.S. in Biology from Western Illinois University, with a focus in Botany. Outside of work, he is an avid paddleboarder, home gardener, dedicated cat dad, and an active member of several local plant societies.

Stephanie Schrage has made extensive contributions to the community throughout the St. Louis Region. Celebrated with the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2023 for her unwavering commitment to multiple causes and over a decade of volunteer work, focusing on environmental conservation, neighborhood improvement projects, and advocacy for sustainable and equitable communities. She is the Corporate Marketing Manager for Challenge Unlimited, Inc., emphasizing her commitment to social entrepreneurship. She also previously served as the former marketing coordinator for OSC. Her passion for economic development, historic preservation, conservation initiatives, and social justice make her a welcome addition to the OSC leadership team.

David has extensive experience in environmental education and planning, from working as Executive Director at the Coalition for the Environment, Missouri Botanical Garden and with East-West Gateway Council of Governments. David is in his 17th year as an adjunct Professor of Sustainability at Webster University. He continues his community service, by volunteering for Operation Clean Stream. He is also currently Chair of the Meramec River Recreation Association and he chairs the Missouri State Parks Foundation Committee for the Route 66 Bridge. David enjoys hiking the Ozark Trail, traveling, canoeing and rafting in his free time. In 2017, David was recognized by the St. Louis Section of the American Planning Association with the Dwight Davis Award for Outstanding Service in Planning, especially for his leadership in the Regional Plan for Sustainable Development - OneSTL.

Ryan strongly believes that humans are part of a larger living system, and that surrounding ourselves with biodiversity makes us better stewards of the land. He is a passionate outdoorsman and student of ecology. Ryan can be found hiking and rollerblading the Saint Louis region with his daughter, stopping to ID a plant or hold a cute frog. By day he helps maintain the region's greenways at Great Rivers Greenway.

Matt is currently the Director of Procurement for the Bethesda Health Group where he and his team manage the reusable and disposable supplies utilized across the organizations Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Communities, and Independent Living Communities. Along with his experience in supply management and purchasing, he is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and has provided Project Management support in various initiatives. Matt enjoys going to Parks with his wife and 2 children as well as hunting, fishing, hiking, and grilling.

Nigel works for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District as an Environmental Specialist of the Stormwater Unit in the Division of Environmental Compliance. This group inspects roughly 2100 post-construction stormwater BMPs and 550detention basins each year for compliance with MSD regulations. Nigel has been with MSD for a little over one year and has worked in the Emergency Response Unit before transferring to the Stormwater Unit. Prior to MSD, he worked for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans for 7 years first in the Water Purification Laboratory and then in the Board’s Environmental Affairs Department. Nigel holds a B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of New Orleans.

Tanner is a licensed CPA with over 7 years of experience in the accounting field. Currently serving as a Manager in the Assurance Services Department of RubinBrown, LLP, Tanner specializes in financial statement audits for nonprofit organizations and governmental entities in the Saint Louis area.

Angela is passionate about our local food systems, the natural environment, and change management within the corporate environment. She is currently working on projects focused on child nutrition and local equity challenges. Angela was co-chair of the Missouri River Region Chapter for The Climate Reality Project and co-chair of the Webster University Sustainability Coalition. Angela was also the Founder and Chair of STL Environmental Student Leaders Consortium, which was co-sponsored by Missouri’s Sierra Club and Webster University Department of Sustainability.

Angela has an Interdisciplinary degree from Webster University that focuses on Sustainability and International Business. While at Webster University, she designed and implemented the first free bike share program in the US that focused on equity and community connection. She is currently studying for her graduate degree which specializes in Corporate Sustainability and Innovation. She has two amazing children, 17 and 6, who also enjoy participating in her climate change activism. Angela, along with her children and partner, enjoy hiking, casual cycling, traveling, crafting, and neighborhood strolls with their sweet dog, Sookie. Angela also enjoys graphic design and writing.