OFFICERS FOR 2003-4

President: W. Robert Clark – Redlands resident since 1989, Bob Clark has been at the helm of the Redlands Conservancy since its inception in 1994. He owns and manages Trimflex, a manufacturing plant which makes plastic extrusion items for upholstery and luggage, among other things. Before settling in Redlands, Clark and his wife Norma resided in Pasadena, California, where they participated actively in preservation activities. Clark has also served as president of both the Redlands Chamber of Commerce and the Redlands Symphony Association.

Vice President: John Terry – “Redlands reminds me of the years I spent growing up in Orange and Santa Ana in the pre-Disneyland and pre-Irvine period,” says Vice President John Terry. He was drawn to Redlands because of the citrus groves and the small college town atmosphere. A broker for Caldwell & Moreland Insurance Services for 11 years, Terry and his wife Karen have resided in Redlands since 1988. He has served as the Vice President for 3 years, and as a member of Redlands Allies since that group began.

STAFF

Executive Director: In July, 2006, Sherli Leonard became the Executive Director after serving as part-time Projects Manager for 3 years.  A 22-year Redlands resident, Leonard taught for two and a half decades in the public schools, and has been a freelance writer since 1990.  She has served on numerous boards, and has been president of the Redlands Art Association Board of Trustees, president of the Redlands Art Association Executive Board, and Chair of the City of Redlands Cultural Arts Commission.  She was recently appointed to the California Citrus State Park Board of Directors.  She writes the “Trail Travels” column for Western Times Magazine, and has published five books on various subjects from families to education to trail ride guides.