Don McNaughton serves as Chairman of the Trust. He joined the Trust in 2023. He previously served as the Chair of the Town’s Conservation Commission and served on the boards of both The Nature Conservancy – Rhode Island Chapter, and the Sakonnet Preservation Association. Don thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2016 and lives with his wife, Alison, on West Main Road.
Nelson Cabot, Nelson (Rusty) Cabot began serving as a member of the Trust in January 2018. Born and raised in Little Compton, he and his family returned in 2013 to take over the family farm and currently raise beef cattle and hay on just over 100 acres.
Edward Levine became a trustee in 2021. He is a director of the Rhode Island Land Trust Council, an experienced land conservationist, and a Little Compton landowner since 1987. Professionally, he is a board director, advising business ventures and non-profit organizations. Ned’s 45-acre property is largely conserved in perpetuity.
Wayne Montgomery, a lifelong resident of Little Compton, has been a Trust member since 1997, and is an active farmer in Little Compton. He also heads our Stewardship Committee, visiting Trust properties regularly to ensure that easements are being observed.
Michael Steers joined the Trust Board in 2015 and represents the Little Compton Planning Board, which he chairs. Mike is also on the Board of the Little Compton Historical Society. He and his wife, Heather, grew up spending summers in Little Compton and they have resided here since 1989.
Anya Radar Wallack, PhD. joined the Trust in 2024. Anya is a Principal with Health Management Associates, a national health policy consulting firm. She has lived in Little Compton since 1999. She is the Chair of the LC Conservation Commission and a former member of the Town Council.
Stephen Souza was appointed to the Trust in 2024. He was born and raised in Little Compton and is the 3rd generation to call Little Compton home. Steve, currently retired, also serves on the Little Compton Zoning Board of Review. “