The Land Alliance Board of Trustees elected Hollis F. Russell as Chairman of the Board on September 6th. Hollis will succeed Hoyle C. Jones, whose thoughtful leadership and dedication guided the organization since 2017.

Hollis has served on the Land Alliance Board since 2008, offering invaluable counsel and steadfast support for the organization’s mission to conserve and steward Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters and environmental resources. He was directly involved in the creation of the O’Neil Conservation Stewards Internship Program, establishing a stewardship endowment of preserves donated to the Land Alliance by The Nature Conservancy, and the construction of the Land Alliance’s new Tavern House office.

Hollis understands the growing need for private conservation. He intends to focus significant efforts on acquiring more conservation easements, in addition to being ever ready to conserve some of our communities’ most emblematic places when they may become available. He also plans to ensure the Land Alliance’s future sustainability through growing a substantial planned giving program.

A Partner at McLaughlin & Stern, Hollis practices in the firm’s New York and Florida offices. He specializes in trusts and estates and charitable giving focusing on private client planning. He brings to the Land Alliance a wealth of experience in law, governance, and philanthropy, combined with a deep personal commitment to conservation.

Mr. Russell received his B.A. from Princeton University and his J.D. from Cornell Law School. He and his wife, Anne, reside in Locust Valley, where they are active advocates for land preservation and community stewardship.

“Hollis’s leadership, insight, and passion for conservation will help guide the Land Alliance through its next chapter,” said Hoyle Jones. “We’re thrilled to welcome him as Chair and confident that under his guidance, our work will continue to thrive.”

Welcome Hollis! The entire Board and staff look forward to working with you.