Board & Staff

Staff

Ashton Cole, Executive Director
Ashton Cole joined the Land Trust of Virginia in January of 2007. Ashton is responsible for working with landowners, monitoring easement properties, drafting and negotiating new easement projects, creating Baseline Documentation Reports, managing LTV’s in-house Geographic Information System and conducting conservation value research, analysis, and mapping for rural village protection studies. Ashton was born and raised in Winchester, Virginia and holds a BA in International Affairs from the University of Mary Washington. Ashton enjoys hiking, skiing, camping, home brewing and spending time with family and friends. Contact Ashton at ashton@landtrustva.org.

Natalie Burns, Conservation Associate
Natalie joined LTV in 2021. She assists in maintaining the Stewardship Team’s responsibilities, which include visiting each of LTV’s easements, meeting with landowners to answer their questions, conducting BDR updates, and assisting in the easement intake process. She grew up in Warrenton, Virginia and graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in geographic science and a minor in environmental science. Before LTV, Natalie worked on a trail crew for the Southwest conservation corps in Durango, Colorado, and is excited to continue her passion of conservation with LTV. In her free time, Natalie enjoys going on hikes, seeing live music, and spending time with friends and family. Contact Natalie at  natalie@landtrustva.org

Arianne Govoni-Young, Office Manager
Ari joined LTV’s staff in 2019 after serving as a volunteer for multiple LTV events. She is responsible for the day to day office management and administrative duties of LTV. Ari was born and raised in Nokesville, Virginia and has traveled the country hiking and camping with her family. She currently enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and furry children camping and going to the track. She is also an avid Disney lover. You can contact Ari@landtrustva.org 

Willy Kates, Conservation Associate
Willy joined LTV in 2022. He assists in visiting each of LTV’s easements, meeting with landowners to answer their questions, conducting BDR updates, and assisting in the easement intake process. Willy was born and raised in Kent, CT and graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder with a BA in history. Prior to LTV, Willy worked as an environmental educator for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, taught middle-school social studies while as dean of students in North Carolina and most recently has worked on his family farm in Fauquier County. Willy enjoys the outdoors as much as possible with his dog Sadie. Contact Willy at Willy@landtrustva.org 

Sophie Langenberg, Communications & Education Manager
Sophie joined LTV in 2021. Her responsibilities include media relations, creating and managing LTV’s print and electronic communications, and social media. Prior to LTV, she was an Account Executive at Middleburg based, Bendure Communications, working with several local nonprofits. Sophie has a biology degree from the University of Virginia. A native of the Middleburg area, she spends her time outside of work playing polo and gardening with her husband Sebastian, and son Berend. Contact Sophie at Sophie@landtrustva.org 

Damian Martin, Conservation Associate
Damian joined LTV in 2022 and assists both with stewardship and new easement work. Damian was born in Charlottesville, VA but grew up in Bakersfield, CA and the Midwest. He obtained both a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Environmental Science with a focus in ecology from the University of Virginia. Before joining LTV, he was a Mapper for a title insurance company based out of Florida. In his free time, Damian enjoys hiking, cooking, spending time with his dogs and wife, and various forms of art. Damian is also a freelance illustrator for a couple of breweries in central Virginia. Contact Damian at Damian@landtrustva.org 

Kerry Roszel, Development Manager
Kerry joined LTV in 2015. She has been part of the Loudoun and Fauquier County Communities for many years. Prior to joining LTV, Kerry was the Director of Education with the Associated Builders & Contractors – Virginia Chapter (ABC-VA) where she was directly involved with member training, development and outreach. Kerry is excited to bring her strong communication skills to LTV to support and strengthen its outreach and fundraising efforts. She is currently working on a number of projects to increase LTV’s presence in the community by partnering with local organizations, providing educational opportunities for families, and of course, LTV’s annual Garden Party. Find Kerry at kerry@landtrustva.org