Deb Delmage brings expertise in leadership, strategy, and marketing to the ACT. During her business career, Deb worked in executive roles for mission-focused businesses including LL Bean, Lands’ End, and Gardener’s Supply Company. In her retirement, she enjoys having the time to combine her experience in strategic planning, product development, and marketing with her passion for the outdoors to advance the goals and mission of the ACT. As a four-season outdoor enthusiast, Deb’s pursuits include hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, gardening, and skiing. Deb, her husband John, and their Golden Retriever, Cooper, enjoy exploring the ACT trails in all seasons. Deb serves as an ACT Board member, as well as the Chair and member of the Governance Committee. 

Joan Hull is a founding member of the ACT, and past president of the Board of Directors. She is currently involved in several ACT committees including the Trailblazers, Events, Development, PR and Bike Committees. She also serves as a liaison ACT Board member on the Board of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. Joan enjoys the people she has met through ACT and collaboratively building community and pride in Arundel. Joan says that the ACT has enabled people to connect to each other and to nature, getting outside in nature, and making a difference. Joan’s education in nursing and later business, as well as her career which grew from community nursing to CEO of a large non-profit health care company have given her experience in all aspects of the nonprofit world. Her love of the outdoors and training as a Master Naturalist have given her ways to connect to her community and the beauty of Arundel’s special places. Joan enjoys a variety of nature-based pursuits including woodworking, small boat building and long-distance walking which she has enjoyed with her husband Sam in faraway places including Spain, England, and Italy.

Wendy sits as the chair for the ACT Events Committee. Her Master’s in Environmental Studies, although it ultimately led to a career in working with educators and Ed technology, is reflective of her interest in ecology and nature. A long time employee of Antioch University, her background is in experiential learning, community building and social justice. She moved to Arundel in 2019, and like many new residents, found it a bit challenging to get involved in a town without even a village center. But with ACT’s development of the Community Trails and the launching of Trail Fest at the new Town Hall - signing up to run in that first race was eye opening. She was impressed by the energy and goodwill of the ACT group and by how it was working to bring the Arundel community together and offered her services as a volunteer. “This is truly a unique group of people who have a lot of fun together, and who work hard to assure that land is put aside to be enjoyed by all. It is a privilege to be a part of it.”

Leslie Burt is the Treasurer and head of the Finance Committee at the Arundel Conservation Trust (ACT). Outside of ACT, she also serves as the Treasurer of the Kennebunk Fish & Game Club, where she has been involved for three years. With a strong background in finance, Leslie is passionate about using her expertise to support ACT’s fiscal well-being while fostering the preservation of Maine’s natural spaces.

Leslie has a deep appreciation for outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, 4-wheeling, and hiking, and is particularly fond of local trails like the Eastern Trail and ACT’s own trails. She also enjoys the off-road trails of Grafton Notch.

As the spouse of a retired military service member, Leslie has had the opportunity to travel across the U.S., exploring various states and their outdoor recreational offerings. She believes in the importance of land conservation as a way to educate the public on preserving natural resources and ensuring access to open spaces for future generations.

Wes Mills comes to the ACT Board of Directors with experience in growing non-profit organizations and leading volunteers. He takes pride in maintaining natural social infrastructure for the community he lives in and loves, and feels that land and habitat conservation is incredibly important for preserving the ecosystem and the rural living environment that he and other people from Arundel value. He enjoys running and biking the trails of Maine alongside his huskies while keeping an eye out for chaga to harvest and watching for animals in their natural habitat.

Sammy Mills comes to the ACT with a digital marketing and website management background, and a deep love for the outdoors, which is her sanctuary. She enjoys making the outdoors more accessible to the community and believes the outdoors is a powerful healing source that can impact our mental, physical, and spiritual health in a positive way. She believes in preserving land to limit the development of natural areas which is vital for protecting ecosystems and wildlife. Sammy, her husband, and their two huskies regularly hit the trails after work or on weekends to stretch their legs. She feels fortunate that there is a location such as the ACT trails, away from the road, where her dogs can run off-leash in the shaded woods. She takes pride in looking back on all that the ACT has accomplished as a group, and is thankful for the friendships she has developed with fellow ACTers.

Meet Randy Chenard, the dedicated Governance Chair and a passionate member of the Trailblazers committee at the Arundel Conservation Trust. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Randy loves skiing, hiking, biking, and camping—essentially anything that connects him to nature. He deeply values ACT's mission to preserve outdoor spaces for the community, recognizing the vital role it plays in protecting natural areas from private development. Randy's focus is on enabling outdoor enjoyment and helping people connect with trails, a passion reflected in his love for both Maine's iconic Knife Edge on Katahdin and the ACT Community Trails, especially the blue trail. Fun fact: Randy and his wife kayaked to Stage Island for their wedding—a true testament to his love for the outdoors!

Jeremiah Schlie is an active Board Member at the Arundel Conservation Trust, contributing to both the Land Acquisition Team and the Land Stewardship Team. An avid fitness enthusiast, Jeremiah enjoys spending time outdoors, especially exploring the local trails with his dog, Charli. His commitment to the environment stems from a belief in preserving the natural world, and he values the creative and passionate conversations within the Trust that revolve around this mission. While Jeremiah’s primary experience with the Trust has been centered around trail building and maintenance, he is actively expanding his knowledge of land acquisition and stewardship through his role in the Land Acquisition Team. He is excited to help acquire and manage lands that can be conserved for future generations. Jeremiah’s favorite trail in Maine is the Smith Preserve for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Jeremiah played college basketball for the University of Miami (FL) and even had the unique experience of being the "King" for Burger King.

Brady Randall is an engaged member of the Arundel Conservation Trust, contributing to both the Finance and Events committees. As a new resident of Arundel, Brady sought a way to connect with his community while supporting a cause that aligns with his values. He appreciates the strong sense of camaraderie among the Trust’s volunteers, which has helped him and his family feel welcomed and integrated into the Arundel community.

Passionate about community involvement and town betterment, Brady is committed to ensuring that our natural resources are preserved and protected for future generations to enjoy. His interests with the Trust include finance, trail building, and fostering new connections within the community.

Brady's favorite trail in Maine is Reid State Park.

When he's not volunteering with the Trust, Brady and his family spend their summers on Square Pond in Shapleigh. When he's not there enjoying the water, you can find him working on yard projects or home improvements, always under the watchful eyes of their golden retriever, Griswold, and beagle, Betty.

Originally from the Boston area with summer’s spent in Maine, Karen’s love for the outdoors has taken her across the country. She attended school in Boulder, Colorado and considers the Rocky Mountains her home away from home. A lover of both mountains and ocean, she eventually returned to New England, drawn back by her deep Maine roots. She is on the trails daily with her husband, Randy, and their dog, Bauer, finding a deep sense of peace and purpose in her walks. Her husband jokes that if given the chance, she could walk forever—time seems to stand still when she’s immersed in the beauty of nature.

Karen is passionate about making the outdoors more accessible to the community and is grateful for the opportunity to enjoy well-maintained trails close to home. A fun twist to her ACT journey: she was the first to recruit Randy to volunteer with ACT, and in turn, he later encouraged her to join the Board! Now, she looks forward to continuing to share her love for nature and giving back to ACT alongside him. 

As Co-Chair of the PR Committee, Karen is excited to help spread ACT’s message and foster a community that values conservation, outdoor recreation, and connection to the land.

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Anna serves as the Co-chair of the ACT PR committee. She balances her career in tech with as much time outdoors as possible. After spending 10 years living out West, she realized the importance of publicly available trails and spaces and was so grateful for the trail systems in and around her new hometown of Arundel. 

She's excited about the opportunity to be a part of ACT and the community of volunteers who are passionate about furthering ACT's mission. She believes that time in nature can bring tremendous clarity and perspective and loves the Wallace Stevens quote: “Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake.” You may run into her, her husband, and their two dogs taking "lunch laps" on the ACT trails, skiing at Sugarloaf, or on their oyster farm in Cape Porpoise.

Archie Adams is an avid outdoor enthusiast who finds joy in exploring the Arundel Conservation Trust trails with his dog, Finn, paddling along local rivers, and surfing the waves off Maine’s beaches. He first became involved with ACT through Trail Fest and quickly developed a deep appreciation for the opportunity to connect with the Arundel community, local businesses, and fellow outdoor adventurers.

Archie serves on both the Events and Trail Committees, contributing his energy and expertise to strengthening ACT’s mission of conservation and community building. Professionally, he brings valuable experience in the strategic development and management of solar and energy storage projects across the Northeast. His passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship aligns perfectly with ACT’s commitment to preserving natural spaces for future generations.

Nikki Schlie is the Administrative Coordinator for the Arundel Conservation Trust, where she supports all committees and works closely with the Executive Team and Board of Directors to ensure smooth operations.

Passionate about protecting natural resources and inspiring others to explore the outdoors, Nikki values the strong sense of community within ACT and appreciates the collaborative efforts of the board. For Nikki, land conservation means protecting wild spaces for wildlife while ensuring these peaceful areas remain accessible to the public—whether she's hiking with her husband, Jeremiah, and their dog, Charli, or simply soaking in the beauty of nature, a passion rooted in her love for being in the woods since childhood.

In addition to her work with ACT, Nikki serves as the Assistant Director of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, where her skills in management, finance, and organization benefit both organizations. She enjoys hiking throughout Maine, with her favorite trail being the Blue Trail, which leads to a bench offering a peaceful view of the Kennebunk River. Nikki especially enjoys birdwatching and loon watching while paddleboarding on Howard Pond.

Henry is an outdoorsman and an educator with 25 years of experience in science, outdoor education, and educational leadership in public and private schools.  He has experience as a state legislator and familiarity with the process of enacting policies relating to land conservation. Henry enjoys XC skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, exploring, and observing the natural flora and fauna. He has fond memories from his childhood of playing in wild places. He is motivated to work with other like-minded people to conserve wild spaces so that his three children and ten grandchildren can enjoy the same outdoor pursuits that he has enjoyed throughout his life. In addition to his involvement with the ACT, Henry is a Board Member and Secretary for Defend Our Health, a Portland-based advocacy group working for toxic-free food, water and products. He is a proud Arundel resident and beekeeper with his wife Christine.