{"id":949,"date":"2024-03-14T01:26:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T01:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westernwildlifecorridor.org\/?page_id=949"},"modified":"2026-08-06T16:10:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T16:10:43","slug":"board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westernwildlifecorridor.org\/index.php\/board\/","title":{"rendered":"Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Who leads the Western Wildlife Corridor?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Western Wildlife Corridor is guided by a volunteer Board of Trustees and leadership team made up of conservation advocates, scientists, business leaders, teachers, and community members. First and foremost, we are Cincinnatians, and many of us are West Side residents who care deeply about protecting the forests, hillsides, and natural spaces along the Ohio River between Cincinnati and the Indiana border.<\/p>

Our leadership team is a diverse, dedicated, and talented group that provides strategic direction and oversight for the organization\u2019s land conservation, habitat restoration, and environmental education programs. Because of the experience and commitment of our board members and volunteers, Western Wildlife Corridor is able to complete many of its administrative tasks using internal expertise and community volunteers.<\/p>

This volunteer-driven model allows the organization to direct more of every donation toward protecting forests, preserving wildlife habitat, and restoring natural landscapes within the Western Wildlife Corridor. Together, the board, staff, and volunteers work to expand protected lands and ensure the long-term conservation of the forested hillsides along the Ohio River west of Cincinnati.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our Board<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Jeffrey Ginter, President<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Jeff has been an employee of one of the largest software companies in the world for more than 25 years. He is a people manager and has managed teams and projects of many sizes. Jeff developed an appreciation of nature as a kid when playing in the woods of Price Hill, and as an adult he has been a supporter of environmental groups for more than 30 years.
He first learned of WWC during a 2008 hike at Bender Mountain Nature Preserve with his daughter\u2019s Girl Scout troop, and has been a WWC member ever since. Jeff joined the Board of Trustees in 2017. Among his current contributions to WWC, he oversees HR and payroll topics and is a member of the Executive, Nominating, and Land Stewardship committees. Jeff also spends a great deal of time off hours hiking and working at Bender Mountain, and enjoys talking with other hikers about the Bender Preserve and the work of WWC. Jeff previously chaired the Events Committee and was the WWC Secretary for about four years, and served as Vice President before becoming President in 2021.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Jessee J. Smith, Vice President<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Jessee J. Smith grew up in Colerain and graduated from Mount St. Joseph University, where she majored in natural science with a concentration in entomology and fine art with a focus on sculpture. She began a professional career in metalsmithing and jewelry design in 2003 and is the sole proprietor of Silverspot Studio & Metalworks, an Etsy-based business. She has also served as the copyeditor of American Entomologist magazine for nearly 17 years, and as an editor and layout designer for the Ohio Biological Survey (OBS). Jessee recently completed the layout and design of the OBS field guide A Naturalist\u2019s Guide to the Fishes of Ohio and is currently working on field guides for Ohio\u2019s crayfish and Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies). An avid naturalist, hiker, reader, and traveler, Jessee has worked with the WWC for over eight years and particularly enjoys honeysuckle removal and habitat restoration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Kendra Leone, Treasurer<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Kendra Leone is a conservation advocate. She is passionate about protecting the region’s land and native habitats. A lifelong nature lover, kayaker, and animal advocate, she is particularly fond of monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and bluebirds \u2014 and the native landscapes that sustain them. She brings both her passion for the outdoors and a sharp head for numbers to the board. Professionally, she is a Director of Customer Success at Microsoft and holds an MBA degree. When she’s not on the water or championing local wildlife, you’ll find her exploring art, mid-century modern architecture, and new corners of the world alongside her husband.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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I am a life-long learner and graphic designer based out of Cincinnati Ohio.\u00a0I often volunteer for organizations that improve the lives of others or help preserve our natural resources. Some of my favorite volunteer time is spent camping and doing trail work with The Colorado Trail Crew and Red River Gorge Trail Crew, as well as land stewardship activities closer to home with Great Parks of Hamilton County.<\/p>

The projects I find most rewarding involve team collaboration plus individual creativity. I enjoy the process of research, brainstorming and developing a direction. Especially important to me are projects that have a positive social effect or benefit the natural environment.\u00a0In my personal time, I am likely to be found photographing wildflowers and creating images with unique perspectives in nature. I prefer being outdoors as much as possible and hiking is my number one favorite thing to do. Other personal pursuits are bike riding, personal fitness, kayaking, live music and learning to play banjo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bob grew up in the Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming. He attended Lake Forest College, later received a Master\u2019s degree in Mathematics at the University of Cincinnati, and then worked in his family business. He has long been interested in all natural history (plants, birds, fossils) and outdoor activities. He has been involved in the Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society (founded 1917) for almost 30 years, serving 6 years as President. This group provides public lectures and hikes, as well as doing invasive plant removals. Other groups he is currently involved in are as a board member of the Dry Dredgers (our local Paleontology Society), the Burnet Woods Advisory Council, and the Avon Woods Advisory Council.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Charles \u201cChuck\u201d Geraci has worked in the field of industrial hygiene since 1975 in both the public and private sectors, including two tours at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and a global assignment with Procter & Gamble. He retired from NIOSH as a Distinguished Consultant and Associate Director for Emerging Technologies, where he led programs focused on nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing.<\/p>

Dr. Geraci earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Michigan State University. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and a Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Over his career he has received national and international recognition for his leadership and his ability to translate complex scientific issues into practical guidance. He was named a NIOSH Distinguished Career Scientist in 2017 and continues to contribute to the profession through advisory boards and professional organizations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Michelle Ginter brings a strong combination of analytical skills, educational experience, and community service to Western Wildlife Corridor. She holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and has extensive experience working with spreadsheets and software. Michelle currently serves as our bookkeeper and previously taught in a homeschool setting for 20 years, developing learning activities for students of all ages across a wide range of subjects.<\/p>

Michelle has also served as a teacher at West Branch Learning Tree homeschool co-op and as a Girl Scout assistant troop leader. She looks forward to using her attention to detail and analytical skills to support the long-term protection of natural habitats while expanding her knowledge of the outdoors and building connections with others who share her commitment to conservation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Sarah Kent is the current outreach manager for Great Parks Nature Center at The Summit, located in Roselawn. She has worked as a nature interpreter since 2008 in the form of the nature center director in Colorado for the Boy Scouts, a high ropes course facilitator and garden manager on Orcas Island, Washington, and leader of insect tours at a butterfly garden in Costa Rica. She is the recipient of Cincinnati\u2019s 30 Under 30 award, the National Recreation and Park Association\u2019s 30 Under 30 award, National Association of Interpretation Outstanding New Interpreter Award (both national and regional), and has won awards for the creation of various programs in the city. She was officially published in 2022 for her cicada research. Sarah is also an artist (@keepitwildcreations), avid gardener, and forager, and enjoys Cincinnati\u2019s music and food scene.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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John is a west-side native of Cincinnati, spending most of his life in Sayler Park and now residing in North Bend. He attributes his early love of nature to the many fishing trips with his father and brother. He met his wife Paige while working together at LaBoiteaux Woods in College Hill as Naturalists where \u201cone nature hike led to another\u201d. They have two adventurous daughters: Brooke, a Friesian horse trainer in Oregon and Brittany, a local aerialist and medical massage therapist. John\u2019s education includes a certificate in Resource Conservation from Great Oaks Vocational School and a Natural Sciences Degree from U.C. He retired as Land Manager of the Hamilton County Park District in 2010 and is proud of the many restoration projects that he helped create there. He currently provides nature programs and hikes to local groups and as a subcontractor at the Fernald Nature Preserve. He loves sharing his knowledge of nature with others and enjoys working with the many dedicated volunteers at WWC. John is also involved as the former president of the Ohio Chapter of The Society of Ecological Restoration, is a board member and Land Manager at Oxbow, Inc, and is a member of the Fernbank Garden Club in Sayler Park with his wife Paige.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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For many years, the Western Wildlife Corridor has inspired my admiration. Only recently have I had the time to dedicate my energy to its continued success. I am proud to be the newest member of the board of The Western Wildlife Corridor. I retired from Elder High School after a delightful 37-year career. Being in charge of Community Service at Elder, I have had a long relationship with WWC over the years and have watched numerous students increase their respect for nature because of their involvement with the organization. I know something about board membership after having been board chairman of Over-the-Rhine Community Housing for almost 40 years. It still breaks my heart to see a homeless man or woman on the side of the road, knowing they need far more than a few dollars for their next meal. OTRCH addresses the multiple reasons for why a person becomes homeless. For the same reason, I became a member of WWC. By myself, I could pick up some litter and kill a few honeysuckle bushes. Being a member of WWC enables me to be part of a team that confronts wildlife degradation on numerous levels. I am thankful to be part of both organizations.<\/p>

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Debbie is from Louisville originally and has lived here for 40 years. She is now retired, but did social work for 18 years and worked in Cincinnati public schools doing various things but mainly counseling at risk students. Her interests include recycling, worm composting, native gardening and being a grandmother to her granddaughter. She is a master gardener, a member of the Wild Ones and have co-chaired the native plant booth at the Civic Garden Center\u2019s annual plant sale for the past decade. She enjoys devoting her time volunteering with Western Wildlife Corridor.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Sontag is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Dean for the School of Arts & Humanities at Mount St. Joseph University. He teaches courses in the history of philosophy, ethics, philosophy of art, and philosophy of mind.<\/p>

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Joyce is a member of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and is a native Cincinnatian. Her career has primarily been in education\u2014teaching mathematics to grade and high school students, serving in High School administration and teaching computer application classes at the Mount. She received an undergraduate degree from Mount St. Joseph University and a masters from the University of Detroit. S. Joyce has always loved being outdoors, walking in the woods, and exploring nature. She has participated in eight Flying Pig half-marathons. Her memberships include the Sierra Club, the Mount\u2019s Sustainability Committee and the Sisters of Charity Grounds and Environment Committee. She has participated in almost all of Western Wildlife Corridor\u2019s flower-a-thons. She sincerely believes in the mission of WWC and is impressed with their unyielding efforts in land restoration in the western part of Cincinnati.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Peter Stiver is an Enterprise IT Project Manager with the University of Maryland Medical System, where he manages large technology and operational projects across the healthcare network. His work focuses on project management, strategic planning, and coordinating teams to solve complex challenges.<\/p>

Peter earned both his Master\u2019s degree in Political Science (International Development) and his Bachelor\u2019s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, and Spanish from the University of Cincinnati, graduating summa cum laude. His academic work explored land planning, sustainability, and development policy, and he has participated in research and study programs in Guatemala, China, Mexico, and Tanzania. He brings a strong interest in conservation, land stewardship, and community engagement to the Western Wildlife Corridor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Matt is originally from the Washington DC area. Lots of rock hounding, archeology, sports, science fairs, and exploring the woods and mountains in that area in his youth. Matt missed the first moon landing because he was camped on Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park! He went to several schools, accumulating various animal mascots along the way: Virginia Tech (turkeys), Wisconsin (badgers), and Oregon State (beavers). Matt moved to Cincinnati almost 40 years ago to join P&G where he worked as a food scientist, and an environmental toxicologist. Now retired, living in a kid-free household. Matt absolutely loves being active outside, and now gets plenty of that. Frequently too much, followed by napping. He fell in love with the Kirby Preserve, and has worked many hours removing honeysuckle from Kirby. He expanded his contributions to the WWC, met many nice people, and was put on the board. Matt prefers his self-appointed title, Chief Honeysuckle Killer.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Caity works for Hamilton County as a Senior Program Manager of Community Development. She is dedicated to fostering collaboration between government, non-profits, and residents to create a more equitable and sustainable future. She is driven toward public service \u2013 currently enrolled in Eastern Kentucky University\u2019s Master of Public Administration program with graduation expected in summer 2025.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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