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Henry Stribling ODLC

Henry Stribling

Executive Director

Henry Stribling has served as Executive Director of Old Dominion Land Conservancy since 2008. As Executive Director, Henry leads conservation easement acquisition and management efforts. Henry also works closely with public and private partners to enhance local efforts to protect lands for public use. Growing up in a family of hunters and campers and rooted in family, his love the of the outdoors continues to propel his work in the preservation of Virginia’s array of landscapes. In addition, he’s been a psychotherapist in a private practice in Purcellville, VA for the past 23 years. When there is spare time, Henry enjoys hunting, hiking, and golf.

Chris Fielding

Board CHAIR

As ODLC Board Chair, Chris Fielding’s primary role is to set the strategic direction for the organization. Once the Board of Directors reaches a consensus on an initiative, he then works closely with the Executive Director to ensure implementation. He has been in banking for over thirty years, is a graduate of the University of Richmond, and holds a Certified Financial Planning Certificate from Georgetown University. From an early age Chris had a keen interest wildlife and habitat conservation, and high school summers spent working on farms gave him an appreciation for the vital role they play in maintaining open spaces.

Mike Ray

Vice Chair

As the ODLC Vice-Chair, Mike leverages his 28 years of experience in the legal field to keep the organization in compliance with conservation and non-profit laws. Throughout his career as an attorney in the Northern Virginia area, he has committed his focus and expertise on land and natural resource issues. Mike is an avid outdoorsman and participates in local programs like Virginia Adopt-A-Highway and construction projects to improve Virginia parks as part of Eagle scout programs. In his spare time, Mike likes to take his wife and two kids to visit parks and the local wineries throughout the Commonwealth.

Michael Mastroberti

Board Member

Michael Mastroberti has had a diverse career including contract work with the Maryland Department of Resources Fisheries Dept. He is currently the Sr Manager of Global Trade and Tax at Tesla Inc. and serves as Board Secretary for ODLC. He believes that land perseveration is critical for future generations to enjoy and to benefit from the environment. Michael likes to take full advantage of the Chesapeake Bay and is an enthusiastic sailor and fisherman. He also volunteers time to participate in beach and waterway clean ups.
Lauren Milner Board Member ODLC

Lauren Milner

Board SECRETARY

Lauren’s passion for the countryside stems from her dual roles as an avid equestrian and a dedicated local Realtor specializing in farms and land. Residing in Round Hill with her family, she tends to an ever-growing farm populated by horses, chickens, and dogs. An active member of the local community from hiking and CrossFit to gardening and volunteering with the Sprout Therapeutic Riding Program, she brings a strong enthusiasm to preserving the natural beauty of the land for future generations.

Matt Parse Board Member ODLC

Matt Parse

Board Member

Matt, a 30+ year environmental steward and historic preservationist, has a wealth of experience in cultivating citizen engagement and historic building restoration.  His experience comes from various positions on the town council and historic preservation associations. Matt received his BA from Kutztown University and a MA from the University of Arkansas.  Matt lives in Purcellville, VA with his three daughters.  When able, they enjoy spending time in the outdoors (bike, hiking, skiing) with the kids and traveling. 

Lauren Milner Board Member ODLC

Matt Bowe

Treasurer

Matt Bowe is the founder of three companies, including two custom home building firms and a construction consulting business. His work emphasizes preserving viewsheds and minimizing environmental impacts on pristine sites. A Purdue University alumnus, Matt holds a B.S. in Building Construction Technology. He brings a wealth of experience to the Board of Directors for the Land Conservancy, having previously served two terms as a Board Member and one term as Board Chair of Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. In his personal life, Matt enjoys the unspoiled environment of Virginia’s Northern Neck, where he spends time on the Lower Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.

Cassie Rowlands ODLC Board Member

Cassie Rowlands

Board Member

Cassie Rowlands is the Founder & Principal at CYR Strategies, where she primarily works with state governments to support local communities and nonprofits seeking to invest in clean energy. For the past decade, Cassie has held various public sector roles at the state and federal levels focused on accelerating the transition to clean energy, and on minimizing impacts on our environment. She received her BA from the University of Maryland and her MA from King’s College London. Cassie loves being outdoors, whether it be playing with her dogs, gardening with her husband, or kayaking with friends.
Dennis Carey ODLC Board Member

Dennis Carey

Board Member

Dennis Carey is an experienced conference and event manager with a career planning impactful meetings for the mortgage finance industry. Beyond the office, he’s an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys gravel bike rides and hiking in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. He also enjoys camping and has fond memories of annual family camping trips when his children were younger. Passionate about nature’s legacy, Dennis is dedicated to preserving land for his grandchildren and future generations to explore and enjoy, ensuring the outdoors remain a timeless treasure. Dennis earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond.
Geoffrey Nichols | ODLC Board

Geoffrey Nichols

Conservation Associate

As a Conservation Associate, Geoffrey assists with community outreach, property assessments, and easement management and monitoring. He is a graduate of William and Mary with a strong background in biology, environmental science, entomology, and finance. Geoffrey and his family are long-time residents of the Commonwealth, having farmed its lands since the 1700s. He believes in conservation as a pathway to preserving important wetlands and waterways as well as protecting threatened and endangered species. In his spare time, he helps manage his family farm and enjoys hiking local trails, gardening, and birdwatching.

To join the team, visit our CAREERS PAGE for open opportunities.

Old Dominion Land Conservancy

ODLC
Mission Statement

Old Dominion Land Conservancy works with landowners and other stakeholders to protect in perpetuity Virginia’s land and waterways as well as to assist environmental stewards through scholarships and educational opportunities.

About ODLC

All forms of life need food and water. We get our food from the land and our clean water from run offs, springs, streams, and rivers. Life cannot be sustained without access to uncontaminated land and water. Our small farms, gardens, parks, forests, trails, wetlands, grasslands, and yes…large commercial farms, local, state, and federal forests and parks are all part of the ecosystems that most people simply take for granted.

Our goals are to protect the land and water, and provide for future generations.

Originally formed in 2001 as International Partners in Education, Inc. we changed our name in 2008 to the Old Dominion Land Conservancy, Inc. to more appropriately reflect our focus on the preservation of Virginia’s beautiful, historic, countryside and valuable water resources.

Founded to protect land and water resources for their natural, scenic, recreational, historic, and agricultural values, the Old Dominion Land Conservancy, Inc. (ODLC) also seeks to educate the public on why land conservancy is so very important and so easily overlooked.

Under the leadership and guidance of ODLC, properties totaling 21,281 acres have been successfully designated and preserved via conservation easement.

ODLC accepts land donations, but also tailors conservation easements to meet the specific needs and conservation purposes of each landowner and our organization. ODLC is a Virginia nonprofit corporation and qualifies as a federally recognized public charity under IRS Section 501 (c) (3).

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