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.
Ed Bowen, Ed is a lifelong town resident who has served on a number of town boards and is currently the member designee from the Conservation Commission.
Taylor Johnston is a nurserywoman & workwear designer. In 2017 she moved to Little Compton to work in agriculture. In addition to her plant nursery, Taylor grazes a small flock of wool sheep on land held in conservation by the Trust to use in her work clothing label, Gamine.
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.
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. “