Executive Director

Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust (LBCT) recently announced that Chris Vaughn has assumed the role of Executive Director of the organization founded by visionary local conservationists in 1992. 

Chris comes to LBCT with experience from some of the most trusted brands in conservation and forestry; including The Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited, Lowcountry Land Trust, and MeadWestvaco. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Lander College and a Master of Science in Forest Resources from Clemson University. 

 “Over the past six years, Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust has been tremendously successful permanently protecting properties in local watersheds,” commented Al Kennedy, chair, LBCT board. “Chris’s experience in business and natural resources will ensure this momentum continues under the tremendous pressure of a rapidly growing region.” 

Chris follows Raleigh West, former LBCT Executive Director, who was appointed as head of the South Carolina Conservation Bank.