Our People

Board of Directors

Tracy Webber, President
Ted Haskell, Vice President
Philip Fishman, Treasurer
Deb Doten, Secretary

Maddy Bruno, Derrick Grant, Peter King, Alfred Lund,
Sammee Quong, Jason Simcock, Chris York

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David Greenham

Executive Director

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Lauren Kircheis

Land Manager

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Bethany Drouin

Community Engagement Manager

Our Partners

Partnerships are crucial for the success of Viles Arboretum. By collaborating with like-minded
organizations, we can combine resources, expertise, and networks to amplify our impact and
reach. Our partners enable us to tackle complex challenges more effectively and create
sustainable change in the communities we serve.
Strategic Partners
Organizations aligned with Viles Arboretum's mission, forming formal collaborations to achieve shared objectives and enhance programs, resources, and impact.
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
Maine Association of Nonprofits
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry
Maine Tourism Association
Programmatic Partners
Collaborative organizations working with Viles Arboretum on specific
programs, events, initiatives, or grants; hosting activities, providing expertise, resources, and
support to enhance specific program quality and effectiveness.
FedCo Seeds
ReWild Maine
Wild Seed Project
North Spore
Kennebec Beekeepers Association  
Maine Capitol Area New Mainers
Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation
The Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine
Health Communities of the Capitol Area
Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District
Woodthrush Wilderness
Maine Primitive Skills School
First Light Wildlife Habitats
Worth It Nature and Forest Therapy Connections
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Major Contributors
Individuals, corporations, or foundations providing significant financial
support to sustain Viles Arboretum's mission, programs, and operations.
Elise and William Viles Foundation
Maine Community Foundation
Kennebec Savings Bank
Maine Initiatives
Lewis J Schafer Community Trust 

			    
        			
Our Business Supporters

 
 







 

 
 







 

    			
			

			    
        			
			    
        			
Companies actively supporting Viles Arboretum through membership or sponsorship programs, contributing to the organization's sustainability, visibility, and community impact. Italic = Member, Bold = Major Donor,  Underlined = Sponsor

    			
			
    			
			
Companion Animal Clinic
E.D. Bessey & Sons
Fedco Seeds, Inc.
G&E Roofing
Health Fitness
Kennebec Beekeepers Association
Kennebec Savings Bank
Kim Patnode Counseling
KV Federal Credit Union
Legal Services for Maine Elders
Maine Archaeological Society  
Maine Arts Academy
Maine Equal Justice
Maine Stream Therapy
Maine Public Health Association  
Maine State Beekeepers
McKee Morgan, LLC, PA
Pine Tree Legal Services
UMA Senior College
Wood Thrush Wilderness, LLC