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Banning Ranch Conservancy


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The Banning Ranch Conservancy, a Sec. 501(c)(3) non-profit conservancy, is dedicated to the preservation, acquisition, conservation, and maintenance of the entire 401 acres of Banning Ranch in West Newport Beach, CA, with the goal of creating a permanent public open space, park and coastal nature preserve.

To contact the Banning Ranch Conservancy via e-mail or to sign up for our e-mail list, please use the email address: <img src="http://www.banningranchconservancy.org/images/mailiconsmall.jpg"> info@banningranchconservancy.org. Board members may be contacted by clicking the green e-mail envelopes below.

BANNING RANCH CONSERVANCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Terry Welsh President <img src="http://www.banningranchconservancy.org/images/mailiconsmall.jpg"> Dr. Terry Welsh is a community physician and dedicated coastal open space activist. After working with the Bolsa Chica effort, he founded the Sierra Club Banning Ranch Park and Preserve Task Force and has served as its chairperson since 1999. He has served as president of the Banning Ranch Conservancy since its creation in 2008. Terry can also be reached at (714) 719-2148.

Suzanne Forster Vice President <img src="http://www.banningranchconservancy.org/images/mailiconsmall.jpg"> Suzanne Forster is a New York Times best-selling author of over 40 novels, as well as a teacher, lecturer and conservationist. She's a twenty-five year resident of Newport Beach who lives on the perimeter of Banning Ranch, enjoys its riparian beauty and its abundant wildlife on a daily basis and is dedicated to preserving it as open space for future generations.

Steve Ray Executive Director <img src="http://www.banningranchconservancy.org/images/mailiconsmall.jpg"> Steve Ray oversees Conservancy daily operations and activities.Because of his prior experience with legal and environmental issues, he has been charged by the Board with direct oversight of legal counsel and the litigation and legal process, and he reports regularly to the President and the Board on these matters.

Debby Koken Secretary <img src="http://www.banningranchconservancy.org/images/mailiconsmall.jpg"> Debby Koken has been involved in efforts to preserve Banning Ranch for the last 7 years.

Jennifer W. Frutig Treasurer <img src="http://www.banningranchconservancy.org/images/mailiconsmall.jpg"> Dr. Jennifer W. Frutig has a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and is also the assistant treasurer of Greenlight. She moved to Beacon Bay in 1977 from Washington, D.C. and grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. She has taught courses in the California State University system, worked as a research analyst for the County of Orange, and is presently working for a nonprofit organization that advocates for disability rights. She had worked with Jean Watt and Jan Vandersloot on several initiative campaigns in Newport Beach and has represented the Orange Coast River Park, Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks, and SPON at the Orange County Fair for several years.

Diane Silvers<img src="http://www.banningranchconservancy.org/images/mailiconsmall.jpg"> Diane Silvers has an Ed.D. from the University of La Verne and an MBA from Pepperdine University. She is the President of World Wings International (LA/OC Chapter), a philanthropic organization with 32 chapters worldwide. She has taught as an Adjunct Professor at UCLA, UCI, UCSC and at community colleges. Diane has presented her research about Servant Leadership in the United States and Canada, is a native Californian and has been a resident of Newport Beach since 1975. She is committed to helping preserve the natural beauty of Banning Ranch.

Mark Tabbert <img src="http://www.banningranchconservancy.org/images/mailiconsmall.jpg"> Mark Tabbert is a retired business broker working on various environmental causes. In addition to his support of Banning Ranch, he is working to create the political will for a stable climate. He is a founding member of the Citizens Climate Lobby, Orange County Chapter. He also support the efforts of the Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment and Move to Amend, a group working to reverse the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and limit the rights of corporations.

The Banning Ranch Conservancy, a Sec. 501(c)(3) non-profit conservancy, is dedicated to the preservation, acquisition, conservation, and maintenance of the entire 401 acres of Banning Ranch in West Newport Beach, CA, with the goal of creating a…

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  • P.O. Box 16701, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
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