Board Members
Thomas Krebs
Thomas, as the CEO, brings a wealth of expertise to the table with his educational background. His invaluable qualifications equip him to fulfill his role effectively, contributing to the success of the organization in the realm of wildlife management and ecological studies.
Scott Smith
Scott is the co-founder and board member of The Barn Group Land Trust. With a contagious passion for his work, Scott inspires and motivates others to actively engage in the mission and vision of the Corporation.
Valerie Howard
Valerie is a top-producing REALTOR for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. She started as a newly licensed realtor in 2007 and was off and running earning “Rookie of the Year” her first year.
Laura Dykstra
Dr. Laura Dykstra is a dedicated lifelong learner and educator, with nearly two decades of experience in academia. Her passion for knowledge and commitment to fostering intellectual growth have made her a respected figure in her field.
Tom Bates
Tom is a retired Fire Captain from Dekalb County Fire Rescue in Georgia. He spent 29 years as a career Firefighter/EMT-I.
Isaac Huska
Issac is currently an operations Supervisor at Southeast Toyota Distributors in Jacksonville FL and has 24 years of service with Toyota, holding several positions including Master diagnostics Technician, Accessory installer, and Quality supervisor. He is passionate about the personal and professional development of people and enjoys being a part of growth in others.
Daniel Bentley
Dan is a SAR pilot and physical geographer currently residing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Dan has three daughters and enjoys spending time with them in the mountains backpacking, climbing, flying (paragliding), hunting, and hawking.