People working together around the places that matter

Western Sky brings together staff, specialists, and community partners with experience across land, water, agriculture, finance, community engagement, and long-term care. We share a commitment to listening, building trust, and carrying what matters forward.

Our staff​

Max Fritz

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Akash Asif

Director of philanthropy & community engagement

Mary Jane Block

DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION & RURAL DEVELOPMENT

​Rebecca Nielsen

Director of conservation & RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Lauralee Ruttle

dIRECTOR OF finance

Specialists and project partners

Stacey Chisholm

finance

Tracey Foster

Special Projects

Chris Manderson

 project manager

Jim McArthur

Outreach & awareness

Les McMurtry

Outreach & Awareness

Leith Monaghan

experience coordinator

Tara Shackleton

Stewardship & monitoring LEAD

Keri Sharpe

stEWARDSHIP & MONITORING

Have a question for our team?

​Whether you are thinking about your land, interested in supporting the work, or looking for a way to get involved, we will help connect you with the right person.

Contact Western Sky