Staff

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Executive Director

Dave is experienced in river conservation, solid waste management, brownfield remediation, and the gamut of environmental laws and regulations.

Dave earned a B.S. in Biology from Marietta College, an M.S. in Forestry from the University of Maine, and a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Dave practiced environmental law for 25 years with Cors & Bassett, LLC. and has served on the boards of several environmental organizations.

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Bennett Kottler

Project Director

Bennett has a long history of work in environmental protection, air quality planning, engineering, and remediation. He has worked as an environmental site assessor, consultant, instructor/trainer, urban forestry commission member, and professor of science education and environmental studies. He loves all things food and music and plays guitar and banjo.

Bennett earned B.A. in Biology from Boston University and both a Master’s and Ph.D. from Cornell University in Environmental Toxicology.

Mill Creek Yacht Club

Linda Keller

Finance Director

Linda has a strong background in community and nonprofit work. An optimist and a connector, Linda has worn many hats throughout her career. She served in the U.S. Peace Corps in a village in the Andes Mountains in Ecuador from 1989 to 1991 as an agriculture extension volunteer, working on soil conservation, erosion control, gardening, and small animal husbandry.

Linda earned a B.F.A. in Fine Arts and an M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Cincinnati.

Johnny Dwyer

Education Director & Outreach Manager

Johnny is a previous park ranger and life sciences/Montessori teacher. He has a passion for photography. He joins MCA as our Education & Outreach Coordinator. He is adept in local and native species of the Midwest and south of the border. He has a love for migratory creatures and local flora especially when it comes to backyard homesteading, invasive species management, and permaculture gardening. Johnny is excited and motivated to get students outside learning!

Audrae Roberts

Water Quality Monitoring Program Coordinator

Audrae has years of experience in marine science, water quality, and lab analysis. She also has first hand experience as a volunteer in local citizen science WQM programming!

Audrae holds a B.S. in Biology from Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania.

Interns

Amelia Martines

Blue Team Lab Leader, 2024

Amelia is currently working towards a B.S. degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Biology at the University of Cincinnati. With experience working in lab research and volunteering for MCA's very own WQM program, she is passionate about aquatic ecosystems and water quality. In her free time, she loves swimming, reading, and camping.

Tedi Stoll

Blue Team-Environmental Education and Outreach, 2024

Tedi is a student pursuing an Environmental Studies degree with a Geography minor at the University of Cincinnati. With a childhood spent hiking, she cultivated a love for nature and the outdoors at an early age, which carried over into her academic journey. This passion extends particularly to animals and wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring. 

Patrick Kwaah

Blue Team- Environmental Education and Outreach, 2023

Meet Patrick Kwaah, a member of Mill Creek Alliance’s Blue Team who is passionate about the revitalization of the Mill Creek Watershed. With a deep-rooted love for environmental conservation and community development, Patrick is committed to assisting the education and outreach efforts of MCA and in the revitalization efforts of the watershed. His background is a blend of Geography, GIS, and Environmental Studies. Patrick loves exploring local ecosystems and around nature.

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Board of Directors

Michele Gottschlich, Chair
Retired, American Red Cross

Patricia O’Connor, Treasurer
Retired

Greg Bechtel, Secretary
Retired, GE Aviation

Robert Ashbrock, Director at Large
City of Reading Resident

Larry Falkin, Director at Large
Retired, MSD of Greater Cincinnati

Peter “Zeb” Acuff
Metroparks of Butler County

Honorable Mayor Aharon Brown
City of Forest Park

Chris Caldemeyer
Retired, The Seven Hills Schools

Chris Carr
University of Cincinnati

John Creech
City of Sharonville

Darryl Franklin
North Fairmount Resident

Elizabeth Horton
Advanced Testing Laboratory

Honorable Mayor Ruby Kinsey-Mumphrey, Village of Lincoln Heights

Oliver Kroner
City of Cincinnati Office of Environment & Sustainability

Brendon Leeker
General Electric

John Mangan
Hamilton Co Soil & Water Conservation District

Bradford Mank
University of Cincinnati College of Law

Brian Ross
BD Ross Financial Group

Brewster Rhoads
Brewster Rhoads and Associates

Charles G. Skidmore
Law Offices of Charles G. Skidmore

Emeritus Directors

Dave Buesking

Dan Crago

Mike Fremont

Stanley Hedeen

John Hunter

Steve Johns

Bruce Koehler

Michael Miller

Kevin Reynolds

Jerald Robertson

Stiney Vonderhaar