“Jim lives on a property protected with a conservation easement held by D&R Greenway. My family and I are tremendously grateful to D&R Greenway for their role in preserving the farm nearly twenty years ago. Without D&R Greenway, it is unlikely properties like ours would still exist in our area. D&R Greenway ensures that farms and open space will remain a part of our community in the future.” His stewardship contributes to the conservation of the Baldwin Lake Wildlife Management Area and our Pennington Loop Trail.

Jim Waskovich co-founded Princeton Equity Group, co-leads its investment activities, and sits on the Firm’s investment committee. Prior to co-founding Princeton, Jim spent nearly 20 years as a private equity investor at Summit Partners, ABS Capital, and their predecessor firm, Princeton Ventures, which he founded in 2006. He joined D&R Greenway as a Trustee in 2024.

“There is nothing that can feed the soul, calm the mind and restore the spirit as Nature can. No land, no Nature. Save it and we save ourselves and every living creature that depends upon it.”

Laura Napoli is an environmental scientist who has worked in the areas of land restoration, ecosystem services and land conservation transactions. As a corporate member of the Land Trust Alliance representing ExxonMobil, she worked to facilitate the conservation of corporate land within the U.S. She has also served on the Advisory Committee of the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, and over the years has donated numerous hours to various other conservation related efforts.

“In my comic strip MUTTS, I try to see the world through the eyes of animals. It is my firm belief that there is nothing more important than saving and preserving the natural world. D&R Greenway is a model for what can be done to keep our planet green. We are blessed by and grateful for their vital work as are all our fellow beings.”

Patrick is a cartoonist, author and playwright. He is the creator of the daily comic strip Mutts, syndicated since 1994, which appears in more than 700 newspapers across 20 countries. Prior to creating Mutts, Patrick was a freelance magazine illustrator for numerous publications including the Russell Baker Observer column for The New York Times Sunday Magazine.

McDonnell has won numerous awards for both his artistry and for his activism in animal welfare. Peanuts creator Charles Schulz called Mutts “one of the best comic strips of all time.”

McDonnell’s characters have been enlisted by the United States Marines (2006 Toys for Tots holiday poster), the American Library Association (2007 “Read!” poster), and by the Humane Society of the United States (humane postage stamps). The Mutts characters appear on the New Jersey Animal Friendly license plates, which fund state pet population programs.

In 2009 McDonnell collaborated with author Eckhart Tolle to create Guardians of Being, a philosophical book about nature and the present moment. In 2012, McDonnell’s children’s book, Me…Jane, based on the childhood of Jane Goodall, was awarded the Caldecott Honor. It later was staged as a children’s musical for the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Patrick was a member of the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of the United States for 18 years. He currently serves on the boards of The Fund for Animals and The Charles M. Schulz Museum. He resides in Princeton with his wife Karen, their rescue dog and formerly feral cat.

“I was lucky enough to grow up traversing the rural woods, streams and landscapes of Central New Jersey. Thanks to the great work of D&R Greenway, these increasingly endangered tracts are being preserved forever, enabling my children (and hopefully their children) – and others like them – to enjoy and benefit from the same natural pursuits that I did.”

Bill is an entrepreneur and investor. He currently runs Raging Capital Ventures, a private investment office. Previously, Bill started and ran Raging Capital Management and he is a co-founder of Princeton Ventures (now Princeton Equity Group). As an entrepreneur, he co-founded a number of financial information companies, including Raging Bull and InsiderScore. Bill has also been a guest speaker at Harvard’s Business and Law Schools, MIT, and the University of Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia.

Bill and his wife Geniva are long-time Taplin Circle donors to D&R Greenway. They live on Spring Hill Road north of Hopewell with their four children. Bill grew up near land that D&R Greenway preserved in Millstone Township, and enjoys walking on preserved lands where he played as a child.

I learned at a very young age to respect our waterways and open space while constantly cleaning Tar and Sludge off the Waterline on my Boat – it instilled in me a sense of purpose to help improve our Environment. Working with Linda Mead for over 30 years as an elected official in Bordentown City, though limited but now expanded with the recent purchase of Point Breeze, gives me such a proud feeling of accomplishment words can’t describe. I am extremely grateful to be Elected as a Trustee to D&R Greenway to continue my passion of protecting our Environment and Preservation of Open Space … Thank You !!! And Bordentown City Thanks You …

Jim was the recipient of the D&R Greenway Land Trust 2021 Donald G. Jones Conservation Award.

“Love for the natural beauty and wildlife that make this our Garden State is my motivating influence in joining with D&R Greenway to plan the future as we want it to be for generations to come.”

Wendy is the CEO and Design Director of Mottahedeh & Company, a wholesale distributor and design firm specializing in antique reproduction of porcelain, brass and other ceramic decorative accessories. She is a sculptor and has worked at the Johnson Atelier Institute of Sculpture. She holds or has held licenses with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Charleston, Mount Vernon, U.S. National Trust, Musee des Arts Decoratifs, National Geographic and Passion for Maps. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Holyoke College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts: Sculpture with Honors from Pratt Institute of Fine Art.

“It all starts with preservation of the Land: preserve pieces of that, and the air and waterways above and within it, and the plants and animals that inhabit it, and then you can conserve, steward, educate, and celebrate our human connection to it. I love that D&R Greenway works on all these levels simultaneously—land preservation is just the beginning.”

As a composer, author, educator and publisher, Ken conceived and led development of the innovative Music Together® early childhood music and movement program, now offered in over 3,000 communities in 41 countries. He is coauthor of the Music Together song collections and materials, and producer/arranger of the Music Together recordings. The Family Favorites® compilations from these recordings have won over 30 awards. An early childhood music specialist for more than three decades, Ken has trained thousands of music and early childhood educators nationwide and abroad. He has also composed scores for numerous off-Broadway, regional theatre, concert and film productions. The Music Together headquarters that he created in Hopewell, New Jersey, uses solar technology and green building techniques, important to Ken’s personal commitment to the environment.

“I am extremely fortunate and excited to be part of the land preservation puzzle.”

Jeff is a partner in the law firm of Archer & Greiner, P.C. He concentrates his practice in the areas of local property tax, redevelopment and condemnation. Jeff litigates complex property tax appeals in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and represents clients regarding property tax issues and incentives for real estate development projects. After clerking for the New Jersey Tax Court and entering private practice, he served for many years on the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Tax Court, as a trustee of the Mercer County Bar Association, and continues to chair the New Jersey State Bar Association Property Tax Committee. In the local community, he has held leadership roles in the Princeton Corridor Rotary Club, Princeton School Gardens Cooperative, Mercer Lodge #50, and Princeton Future. Jeff has been serving on D&R Greenway’s ad hoc committee for Hillside Farm, and has assisted with both farmland assessment and tax exemption applications, as a pro bono legal advisor.

“The work of D&R Greenway is important to me, as land preservation is critical to the health of our local ecosystems and greatly enhances the well being of all in our community — a vital mission and D&R Greenway is an outstanding organization I’m proud to support.”

Jack Gallagher is a longtime Taplin Circle supporter of D&R Greenway and is a familiar face on our preserves, volunteering as a trail steward. He is a retired Verizon executive with experience in leadership, organizational development, and technology.

“I care about D&R Greenway for the incredible stewardship work it does on the thousands of acres of land they have preserved. It is critical to be able to maintain the land once it has been preserved in perpetuity. J.M. Barrie said it best , ‘Forever is a very long time’ and I trust that D&R Greenway is here for the long run.”

Johan returns to our Board after a one-year hiatus. Johan initially joined the Board of Trustees in 2014 after he and his wife Emily preserved their farm in Montgomery Township with D&R Greenway, adding to an expanse of contiguous preservation. A graduate of Queen Mary and Westfield College with a Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering from the University of London, Johan also holds a Masters degree in Information Systems from Pace University. Johan works with the Firmenich Corporation as Global Project Manager in Sustainability where he is responsible for annual sustainability reporting, natural sourcing programs around the world and overview of ethical audit programs. He has made a commitment to land stewardship on his farm which serves as a model for creation of pollinator meadows and native habitat.

Johan was the recipient of the D&R Greenway Land Trust 2023 Donald G. Jones Conservation Award.

“My passion for the environment and animals is what drives me to do what I can through my artwork to support this important mission to preserve land.”

James Fiorentino is an American artist who currently resides in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. James’s artwork was recognized at an early age. At the age of fifteen, James Fiorentino became the youngest artist ever to be featured in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for his likeness of Reggie Jackson. In 1998, James became the youngest artist to be inducted into the prestigious New York Society of Illustrators, along with such artists as Norman Rockwell and Andrew Wyeth. He is a graduate of Drew University where James was also the starting shortstop for all four years of his college career. He has painted for and met many legends of the past and stars of today, including Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Cal Ripken Jr., Arnold Palmer and Muhammad Ali to Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Albert Pujols. His photo-realism in watercolor has helped him become a nationally-known wildlife and portrait artist, painting people from everyday life to Presidents and Nobel Peace Prize winners. Many of James’ works currently grace the walls of notable museums, galleries, universities, companies and private collections. James’ work has won numerous awards and can be seen nationally in books and magazines and on trading cards. In 2001, “The Fiorentino Collection” consisted of approximately 100 paintings for Upper Deck Trading Cards depicting legends in five major sports. James’ work and story has been carried on international and national television shows, and in magazines and newspapers. James is a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society, Society of Animal Artists and Artists For Conservation. James is also a trustee of the Raptor Trust of NJ. Info on his life and artwork can be found at jamesfiorentinonatureart.com

“If you care passionately about clean air and clean water, nature and wildlife, as I do, then land preservation is the cornerstone which protects them all.”

You may recognize Pete’s name, as his father was a legendary basketball coach at Princeton University. Pete, Jr. has run global trading desks and published financial articles. He is a Princeton University alumnus, Class of 1981. Pete has been serving on our Investment Committee and is excited to expand his support of D&R Greenway’s mission.

Lisa M. Butler is the owner of the law firm of Pinto & Butler which specializes in estate planning, probate and estate administration, land preservation and residential real estate. The law office is located 5 miles North of Princeton, NJ.

The firm was established in 1972 and Ms. Butler has over 30 years of experience in these areas of the law. Ms. Butler has also lectured before various service and professional organizations and corporations including American Express, UBS, the State of New Jersey – Green Acres Program, Somerset County Legal Secretaries Association and various Land Preservation organizations on the topic of the importance of estate planning.