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Commission Members

In 1988, the New York State Legislature created the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission to protect and manage the unique and endangered natural communities and species of the Albany Pine Bush for ecological, recreational, and educational benefits.

The Commission consists of:

Mayor Jerry Jennings

City of Albany

Supervisor Paula Mahan

Town of Colonie

Supervisor Ken Runion

Town of Guilderland

Hon. Michael Breslin

Albany County

Gene Kelly

Director, Region 4 NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Tony Wilkinson

The Nature Conservancy Eastern NY Chapter

Dr. Harvey Alexander

Citizen Member

John Brust

Citizen Member and Corporate Liaison

Aaron Mair

Citizen Member

Dr. Steven Rice

Citizen Member

To date, a patchwork of 3,200 acres of the Pine Bush Preserve have been protected through the cooperative efforts of the Commission.