STAFF
TRINA HINESER - Executive Director
(Joined Land Trust August 2019) Trina holds a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has lived with her husband in San Martin for two decades. From 2014-2019, Trina was President of the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance (SMNA). During her time with SMNA, Trina bridged the gap between the County of Santa Clara and the San Martin community by finding common ground to resolve community issues. She implemented quarterly community meetings as a platform for residents to hear from officials representing Santa Clara County, CalFire, the California Highway Patrol, and the Sheriff’s Office, which created a venue for San Martin residents to discuss topics that affect rural integrity. In 2015, Trina was appointed to the San Martin Planning Advisory Committee (SMPAC) to provide land use recommendations to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. In 2019, Trina was elected as SMPAC Chairman and will serve in that position for the next several years. Trina writes columns for the local paper (Gilroy and Morgan Hill Life), helped create the San Martin Chamber of Commerce, and is a graduate of the 2017-2018 Community Advocates Leadership Academy (CALA) hosted by Green Foothills. Trina’s joys include her stepdaughter, pets, and garden. |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TOM FISCHER - Board Chair 2023
(Joined Board November 2021) Tom has been a Gilroy resident since 1977 and grew up working in his uncle’s apricot and prune orchards during the long hot summers. He found his way into the plumbing industry 35 years ago. He started out as an apprentice and worked up to a project manager and estimator. While in the plumbing industry, he served 14 years as a Trustee for the Plumbers Pension Fund. In 2008, he retired and became involved in serving his community. Several of Tom's positions in public service include being a:
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KEN SCHREIBER - Board Treasurer (Joined Board January 2015) Ken has been a land use planner since 1970 and was Palo Alto’s Director of Planning and Community Environment from 1981 to 1998. Ken was active in regional transportation issues including serving as a founding member of the Santa Clara County Congestion Management Agency Technical Advisory Committee. A private consultant since early 2000, Ken performs land use, transportation, and environmental work for public sector clients. From late 2004 to early 2013, Mr. Schreiber served as Program Manager for development of the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan, which covers approximately 500,000 acres in Santa Clara County. The Plan addresses species protection, habitat enhancement, and regulatory permitting for 18 threatened and endangered species in Santa Clara County. From early 2013 through June 2014, Mr. Schreiber was Interim Executive Officer of the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, a newly created six-agency joint power authority established to implement the Habitat Plan. |
DANA WOLFE - Board Secretary
(Joined Board April 2021) Dana is a resident of Gilroy. She is a Teacher at East Gilroy Title I Middle School and comes to the Land Trust with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies, a minor in Spanish and multiple CLAD teaching credentials. She has participated on other boards in our area including holding the position of Secretary on the Gilroy Teachers Association from 2017-2021, President for the Gilroy High School FFA Boosters from 2017-2021, and as Secretary for Gilroy Growing Smarter as of 2018. Dana is enthusiastic about the preservation of farmland and Open Space, which is critical to ensure clean air, food security, and the replenishment of ground water supply. She acknowledges development is inevitable, but believes a balance needs to be maintained. Dana has the ability to work well with other board members, she is a good listener, and she always carefully considers all sides of an issue to ensure the best possilbe outcome. Clear, simple and to the point...her favorite quote is, “No Farms - No Food”. |