Debbie Larys joined JDCF in 2020 as its Bookkeeper/Executive Assistant to the Director. Born and raised in Chicago, she moved to Jo Daviess County with her family in 2014. She has over a decade of previous experience working at a boutique law firm as an Office...

Aaron Hogate joined JDCF as a member of the Northerwest Illinois Invasive Species Strike Team in June of 2020. Originally from New Jersey, Aaron witnessed firsthand how mismanagement can degrade and destroy natural areas. After earning his degree in Biology, Aaron...

Kelly Myers brings over 25 years of experience working for nonprofit organizations in the tristate area. He has experience in fundraising leadership, event planning, and major and planned gifts. He has also served as a capital campaign consultant for organizations...

Deb Kelly joined JDCF in early 2008, following many years with the Equine Land Conservation Resource as the Director of Equestrian Partnership. She oversees the production of all printed and electronic communications—newsletters, press releases, informational...

In the summer of 2012, Jim Johannsen joined the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation as its new Land Protection Specialist and is now the Director of Land Preservation. Jim works with JDCF staff, volunteers, and local landowners to establish new protected natural areas...