Great Swamp Watershed Welcomes Two Dynamic Leaders to its Board of Directors
Great Swamp Watershed Welcomes Two Dynamic Leaders to its Board of Directors
MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY (February 12, 2024) — The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA), a local, environmental non-profit organization, announced the addition of two accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors effective January 26, 2024. The new board members, Ryan Dawson of Mendham and Ian MacCallum, Jr. of New Vernon, bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will significantly contribute to the success of the organization.
Ryan Dawson joins GSWA with a proven track record in real estate. Born in Morristown and a lifelong resident of Morris County, Dawson is deeply involved in his community, serving on several boards and committees including Morristown Partnership, Washington Association of New Jersey, The Morristown Club (current president), Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Morris County, and more. Dawson’s solid background in real estate and strong ties to the community will play a pivotal role in helping to shape the organization’s future.
Ian MacCallum is a respected leader in finance, currently working as a principal and portfolio manager at Cannell & Spears. Prior to that, he held senior positions at Klingenstein, Fields & Co., LLC., and J. & W. Seligman & Co. He is an honorary trustee of the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York and sits on several boards including Charles & Marjorie Holloway Foundation, Presbyterian Church of Chatham Twp., and the Morristown Club (current Treasurer). MacCallum’s knowledge of key trends and challenges and his commitment to excellence make him a solid addition to the GSWA board.
“We are thrilled to welcome these strong industry leaders to our Board,” said Sally Rubin, Executive Director at GSWA. “Their impressive and diverse backgrounds will be instrumental in helping us achieve our significant goals and objectives.”
The new board members expressed their enthusiasm for joining GSWA.
“I was inspired to join the GSWA board by the important work they do for our local environment,” said MacCallum. “I believe clean water is as important for the world as clean energy, if not more.”
“Getting involved with the Great Swamp Watershed Association is a no brainer for me,” stated Dawson. “I know many past and present board members, all superstars, so I was very honored to have been approached. I’m looking forward to being an ambassador for the organization and hit the road running.”
GSWA extends its warmest welcome to Ryan Dawson and Ian MacCallum and looks forward to their valuable partnership on behalf of the environment.
The following members have rolled off the board and onto GSWA’s Advisory Council: Gerry-Jo Cranmer, Anthony DellaPelle, Lisa Stevens, and Carolyn Sharaway. GSWA is grateful to each of these individuals for the support and expertise they will continue to provide to the organization.
This news follows an impressive start to GSWA’s 4th annual Native Plant for Pollinators webinar series, culminating with their online Native Plant Program which runs April 1-19, 2024. Operated in conjunction with Community Plant Sale Partners, the Program is supported by promotional efforts and volunteers from 16 local towns and 8 non-governmental organizations with the goal of cultivating spaces to enhance beauty while making substantial contributions to the well-being of pollinators and the entire local ecosystem. More information is available at GreatSwamp.org.
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About the Great Swamp Watershed Association
For over 40 years, the Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the water resources of the Passaic River region, from the Great Swamp headwaters to Newark Bay, for present and future generations. Through education, advocacy, science, land preservation, and stewardship, in collaboration with partners, we work to instill our communities with an awareness of water’s effect on health and the beauty of the environment, from source to sea. The organization educates over 3,000 school children, monitors over 30 stream locations, and holds approximately 40 public events each year.
For more information about the Great Swamp Watershed Association, visit www.GreatSwamp.org.
