Our History

On January 17, 2004 a group of concerned citizens met in Pinetop-Lakeside to hear Mike Rigney of the Desert Foothills Land Trust speak on the role and benefits of Land Trusts in helping to preserve open space and enhance our environment.

Thereafter, a small group was formed to lay the groundwork for the creation of a land trust here in the White Mountains. As a consequence of their efforts, the Trust was incorporated June 10, 2004 as the White Mountains Land Alliance. It does business as the White Mountains Land Trust.

During the following year, a Board of Directors was formed, bylaws written, application made for 501c-3 status, brochures were produced, and several land projects were persued.

Our Board of Directors

The Trust is governed by a nine-person Board of Directors. Directors serve three year staggered terms and may be re-elected. Election of new directors is by the existing board.

Officers consist of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Regular Board meetings are held monthly and are open to the members and public. Most intra-organizational correspondence is conducted by e-mail.

Current Board of Directors and Officers

Jim Anderson, President
Norris Dodd (Treasurer)
Darryll Hagen
Lynn Krigbaum (Secretary)
Peggy Lund
Richard Remmington
Sue Sitko (Vice President)
Bob Vahle