Who We Are
Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) was founded in 1999 by Conservation Commissioners and Planning Board members from the towns of Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, and Wakefield. The newly-formed group named itself after the Moose Mountains range central to the region. Today, MMRG serves nine member communities: Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wakefield, and Wolfeboro.
As a facilitator of land conservation projects, MMRG has helped protect approximately 4,800 acres, including the Moose Mountains Reservation, now owned by the Forest Society. In 2013, the Board adopted a 5-year strategic plan to expand our impact by undertaking the everlasting responsibility of holding conservation easements and owning and stewarding our own conservation land.
We accepted our first backup (executory) easements in 2013, our first primary easement in 2014 and made our first fee purchase of conservation land (Branch River Conservation Area) in 2016. Since 2017, our comprehensive Conservation Action Plan ‘Our Home Our Land Our Tomorrow’ guides our land conservation decisions. We are delighted to work with many regional and statewide conservation partners as we continue to our efforts to preserve our precious natural resources.
Our Staff
Jillian Eldredge
Executive Director
Jill Eldredge, Ed.M., comes to the position of Executive Director with seven years of non-profit leadership experience and a background in non-traditional forms of education such as farm-based, agricultural and outdoor education experience. Jill is excited about connecting with new and familiar faces in the MMRG service region; furthering the organization’s mission to conserve beloved local lands; both engaging and educating the local community in their love of the outdoors; and using her expertise in organizational development of small sized non-profits in support of the board and staff of MMRG. Jill lives in Barrington with her husband and son, John and Nathan, and her rescue beagle and constant companion, Ruby.
📧 jill@mmrgnh.org
Veronica Bodge
Land Agent
Veronica Bodge graduated from UNH in May 2020 with a BS in Wildlife and Conservation, after originally pursuing biomedical sciences. In her undergraduate studies, Veronica completed many research experiences including studying little brown bats and Bobolinks, and previously worked at a veterinary clinic. She spent the majority of her youth outside, beginning a lifelong love for the outdoors, and is excited to bring her passion to MMRG’s work. Veronica is originally from Rochester, NH, and currently resides in Sanford, ME with her fiancé, dog Amelia, cat Clifford, and her nieces.Â
📧 veronica@mmrgnh.orgÂ
Taylor Louk-McNutt
Office Manager
Taylor B. Louk-McNutt is originally from West Virginia and holds a Bachelor of Arts in both Psychology and Criminology. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree, reflecting a strong commitment to lifelong learning and community engagement. Taylor resides in Northwood, New Hampshire, with her husband, Nicholas, and their six children. Their home is nestled within a large area of conservation land, which the family enjoys through outdoor activities such as hiking. This personal connection to conserved land has deepened Taylor’s appreciation for the natural world and aligns closely with MMRG’s mission to protect and steward the region’s valuable natural resources for future generations.
📧 taylor@mmrgnh.org
Abby Rummo
Stewardship and Community Events Coordinator
Abby grew up on a farm in Maine with parents in forestry, wildlife rehab, and veterinary technology and, as such, developed a deep appreciation for nature early on. She has explored outdoor spaces from Colorado to Maine and, after originally studying biology, pivoted to earn a degree in Environmental Science from SNHU in 2021. Before transitioning to land conservation, Abby worked in equine veterinary care and continued to foster a passion for nature and stewardship while raising two young kids. Abby lives in Berwick, Maine, with her husband, two sons (three if you count Marty the bulldog), and a small army of farm animals.
Nicole Csiszer (Chair)
Brookfield, NH
Affiliations: Attorney, New Hampshire Bar Association member. Chair of Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce.
Lorrie Drake (Vice Chair)
New Durham, NH
Affiliations: Retired high school biology teacher (22 years at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy). Treasurer of Governor Wentworth Arts Council.
MMRG representative on the Birch Ridge Community Forest Management Committe.
Ron Gehl, PE
New Durham, NH
Affiliations: EOS Research; Chair, New Durham Conservation Commission; Former Selectman of New Durham.
Greg DeMarco
Tuftonboro, NH
Greg DeMarco joins the MMRG Board in his retirement after 35 years working in the environmental field including the last 25 years with ExxonMobil. He has summered in NH for 30+ years and now lives in Tuftonboro much of the year. He looks forward to spending more time in the area as he continues to settle into retired life. When outdoors in the area he likes to volunteer on the trails, hike, bike, boat and otherwise enjoy NH’s bounty. Greg is looking forward to the opportunity to serve MMRG, particularly in the capacity of strategic planning, fostering partnerships with other conservation groups, and supporting conservation and educational programs.
Peter Goodwin
Wolfeboro, NH
Affiliations: Retired high school Physics teacher and Science Chair. Past board member and President of Orienteering USA, and their current Mapping Coordinator and Workshop Instructor. Wolfeboro Planning Board member, web writer for Wentworth Watershed Association, treasurer for Orchards Drive Association.
Jared Kane
Milton Mills, NH
Affiliations: Executive Director of Branch Hill Farm/Managing Trustee of the Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust; Owner of Jug Hill Orchards.
Jacob Evans
At Large
Jacob Evans is a computer security specialist from Tuftonboro, New Hampshire. He grew up hiking and kayaking the lakes region and exploring the woods around his home. His lifelong dream has been to conserve and protect the woods he loves.
Steve Panish
Milton, NH
Affiliations: Milton Conservation Commission
Ian Whitmore
At Large
Retired Corporate Business Analyst and Manager (35 years). Current Tuftonboro Conservation Commissioner.
Joseph Hankins
Wolfeboro, NH
Joseph Hankins joins the MMRG Board following a distinguished 32-year career with The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing land conservation and sustainable development. As Vice President and West Virginia State Director, Joe led groundbreaking freshwater and aquaculture science programs aimed at fostering sustainable rural economic development.
Now retired, Joe and his wife Ginger reside in a unique 1930s home in Wolfeboro, where they enjoy hosting family and friends. Joe is passionate about learning, engaging, and serving his local community.