Bill has been an outdoor enthusiast for all his life…especially enjoying hiking and outdoor clean ups. He grew up in the Midwest and spent most of his business career on the East coast. As a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club and Southern Arizona Hiking Club, he hiked on over 300 different trails and bagged + 20 peaks. While enjoying the outdoors is fun, it takes a lot of work to keep it natural and enjoyable for all. This is where the Conservancy Friends of Aquarina focuses its activities. Prior to his retirement, Bill was a marketing executive with several Fortune 500 companies and was Board Member and President of a marketing agency holding company that grew from 6 to over 1000 employees. Client retention was vital to growth and only happened with strategic insight and carefully developed plans that delivered on the strategic promise.  Since retirement, he has enjoyed helping promote and enhance our natural environment in the Archie Carr Preserve area. In the summer, he lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and supports the nearby Manomet shore bird sanctuary.  At Aquarina, he is a member of a weekly work crew that clears out invasive plant species so that our native plants and animals can thrive. In addition to hiking, Bill enjoys golf, fishing, kayaking and time with his grandchildren. He can often be seen photographing the incredible variety of animals and birds which make this area so fascinating.
Environmental Advocate & Community Leader. A dedicated volunteer and community leader, Diane has been a vital part of the Conservancy Friends of Aquarina since 2020.​Diane has involved herself to the preservation of Florida’s coastal beauty. Since relocating to Melbourne Beach ten years ago, she has immersed herself in local conservation efforts, specifically focusing on the …
