James has been with the Uihlein Foundation (HUF) for over twenty years, assisting in the conversion of Heaven Hill Farm into a nonprofit conference center, the creation of Henry's Woods and Heaven Hill Trails, and led the transfer of the Uihlein Farm property from Cornell University to HUF.  A member of the Lake Placid Hall of Fame and former CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), Jim played a critical role in strengthening tourism and economic growth in the region.  Jim currently serves as Co-Chair of New York State’s North Country Regional Economic Development Council and he is a member of the Paul Smith's College Board of Trustees.

John Leekley first met Henry Uihlein in the late 70's while working in his father’s law office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had a hand in drafting the foundation documents and obtaining the IRS’ approval of the foundation’s charitable status. John kept in touch with Mr. Uihlein during his regular visits to Milwaukee and later by visiting him in Lake Placid or Indian Wells, CA. John oversaw the administration of Mr. Uihlein’s estate after he died in 1997 (at 101 years of age) and the funding of the foundation and he has served as trustee continuously since then. John retired from his law practice in 2012 and now divides his time between his two daughters in Seattle and Tucson.

The Foundation would not be where it is today without the hard work and dedication of former trustees William Wotherspoon, John McKenna, and Eleonore (Ellie) Wotherspoon.  John and Bill were first appointed at the suggestion of Mr. Uihlein.  Ellie was appointed at the same time as James McKenna to overlap with and succeed their fathers (who are now deceased).  After eighteen years as Trustee, Ellie resigned to pursue other interests. Together, their wisdom and counsel guided the foundation and ensured its future.

Andrea has lived and worked in the Adirondack nonprofit world for the past 25 years, including 15 years at Adirondack Foundation.  In her current role with the Uihlein Foundation, Andrea enjoys supporting regional nonprofits, working toward increasing biodiversity and protecting viable habitat for native wildlife and she is thrilled to weave nature into both her work and personal life as an artist.  Andrea recently joined the board of directors of the North Country Community College Foundation. When not at Heaven Hill Farm, she can be found outside paddling, biking, skiing, or at home painting in her studio in Lake Placid.

James has been with the Uihlein Foundation for more than 25 years. He played a critical role in the creation of the Henry’s Woods and Heaven Hill Trails systems. James is a careful steward of all of the foundation lands. In his free time you will find him camping and spending time with his kids.

Sarah began working with the Uihlein Foundation in 2021 and is originally from Schroon Lake, NY. As a graduate from Paul Smith's College, she earned a bachelor's degree in Integrative Studies, with a focus on Environmental Science and Environmental Studies. She is deeply motivated by the opportunity to assist with the conservation, education and nonprofit work carried out by the foundation. She looks forward to her days spent outdoors, working in the maple sugarhouse and flower gardens at Heaven Hill Farm.

Erica is a lifelong farmer, specializing in livestock and animal husbandry. Passionate about both learning and teaching, Erica enjoys sharing her knowledge of farming with others and cultivating a deeper understanding and appreciation for the industry. 

An avid outdoors enthusiast, Donald enjoys hiking, skiing, backpacking and cycling. He worked for a summer in the Allegheny National Forest for the Department of Agriculture’s US Forest Service doing surveying, trail maintenance, stream improvement and reforestation projects. Donald is responsible for the meticulous care and stewardship of Uihlein’s network of community preserve trails at Henry’s Woods and Heaven Hill Trails and has volunteered for local trail advocacy groups.

Tom is a graduate of Paul Smith’s College where he earned a B.S. degree in Integrative Studies. In 2020, Tom joined the Uihlein Foundation team part-time to oversee the educational sugaring operations at Heaven Hill Farm. Tom also works for the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) as their Interpretive Facilities Director. He has worked for ADK for over 10 years and currently oversees the organization’s visitor center operations and interpretive planning initiatives. Outside of work, Tom is an active volunteer firefighter, enjoys paddling, woodworking, and homesteading with his wife in Lewis, NY. 

Ray is an ecologist with advanced degrees from SUNY-ESF and Syracuse University. He was awarded a certificate as a Senior Ecologist (Ecological Society of America Board of Professional Certification) and a Professional Wetlands Scientist (Society of Wetland Scientists).  For over 30 years, Ray was a scientist for the NYS Adirondack Park Agency and headed the environmental science and analysis unit.  Currently, he is relearning his dormant plant taxonomy skills - particularly bryophytes.

He has extensive experience with many nonprofit organizations and NY State agencies and he operates a private consulting business Adirondack Information Group, LLC.  Ray is a founding board member and past Secretary/Treasurer of the Northern Forest Atlas Foundation, and in 2022, Adirondack Land Trust named him Volunteer of the Year. He is an active community volunteer and resides in Saranac Lake.

Liz is a land use planner with 50 years of consulting experience working in communities around America. She recently retired from the  Philadelphia-based interdisciplinary design firm of Wallace McHarg Roberts & Todd (now WRT) where she was a principal. Over the years, Liz focused on three areas of professional practice: community comprehensive planning, planning for national parks and heritage areas, and land conservation and open space planning. Liz has a master of regional planning degree and BA/BS degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jim is a principal of The Design Group and Edgcomb Design Group, Inc.. Jim provides the vision and design leadership that guides our work, specializing for over 25 years in environmentally sustainable and inspiring architecture and planning. Jim has extensive ability in and sensitivity to site design and land use, and has designed many successful land development plans, which conserve land and minimize impacts on the natural and visual environment.

Hyla Howe began working with the Uihlein Foundation in 2021 when she helped to monitor the Bobolinks at Heaven Hill Farm. She is now assisting the foundation with bird-friendly habitat planning and establishing partnerships to expand avian research on the property. Hyla attended Paul Smith’s College and holds an M.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Vermont. She currently works in Vermont and Massachusetts as a Grassland Bird Biologist, but remains connected to the Adirondacks through recreation, friendships, and her work with the Uihlein Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys birding, gardening, and exploring Vermont and the Adirondacks with her dog by bike, boat, and skis.

Kateryna brings 20 years of experience in corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors to Ad Van Philanthropic Advising. She specializes in helping mission-driven organizations scale their impact and build lasting legacies, with expertise in strategic planning, program assessment, and implementation.

She works closely with funders, boards, and staff to define key objectives, develop effective strategies, and establish success metrics. With extensive experience in launching new initiatives and refining existing programs, she ensures organizations maximize impact.

Kateryna is especially passionate about environmental issues, sustainable agriculture and food security, education technology, and public health.

Theresa is an attorney practicing in the areas of corporate and business law and commercial real estate law. Theresa’s clients are small to medium-sized companies, business owners, real estate developers, banking entities and charitable entities.

As the sole member of Skaine & Associates, LLC, Ms. Skaine counsels clients in the areas of business formation and expansion, merger/acquisition transactions, contract review, property purchases, financing, and not-for-profit governance.

Ms. Skaine’s current community service includes seats on the Albany Med Health System Board of Directors and the Ballston Spa National Bank Board of Directors. Her experience with community non-profits and charitable organizations has enabled her to better counsel her clients regarding governance and regulatory matters.