Our People

Board of Directors

Tracy Weber, President

Ted Haskell, Vice President

Deb Doten, Secretary

Chris York, Treasurer 

Samme Quong, Philip Fishman, Alfred Lund, Derrick Grant

David Greenham

David Greenham

Executive Director

Lauren Kircheis

Lauren Kircheis

Land Manager

Bethany Drouin

Bethany Drouin

Office Manager

Agenor Duhan

Agenor Duhon

AmeriCorps Environmental Steward

Our Partners

Partnerships are crucial for the success of Viles Arboretum. By collaborating with like-minded
organizations, we can combine resources, expertise, and networks to amplify our impact and
reach. Our partners enable us to tackle complex challenges more effectively and create
sustainable change in the communities we serve.
Strategic Partners
Organizations aligned with Viles Arboretum's mission, forming formal collaborations to achieve shared objectives and enhance programs, resources, and impact.
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
Maine Association of Nonprofits
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry
Maine Tourism Association
Programmatic Partners
Collaborative organizations working with Viles Arboretum on specific
programs, events, initiatives, or grants; hosting activities, providing expertise, resources, and
support to enhance specific program quality and effectiveness.
FedCo Seeds
ReWild Maine
Wild Seed Project
North Spore
Kennebec Beekeepers Association  
Maine Capitol Area New Mainers
Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation
The Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine
Health Communities of the Capitol Area
Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District
Woodthrush Wilderness
Maine Primitive Skills School
First Light Wildlife Habitats
Worth It Nature and Forest Therapy Connections
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Major Contributors
Individuals, corporations, or foundations providing significant financial
support to sustain Viles Arboretum's mission, programs, and operations.
Elise and William Viles Foundation
Maine Community Foundation
Kennebec Savings Bank
Maine Initiatives
Lewis J Schafer Community Trust 
Our Business Members

 
 







 

 
 







 
Companies actively supporting Viles Arboretum through membership or
sponsorship programs, contributing to the organization's sustainability, visibility, and
community impact.
Augusta Adult and Community Education
Companion Animal Clinic
E.D. Bessey & Sons
Fedco Seeds, Inc.
Forest Stewars Guild
G&E Roofing Company
Harvest Time, Inc
Health Fitness
Kennebec Beekeepers Association
Kim Patnode Counseling
Legal Services for Maine Elders
Maine Archaeological Society
Maine Arts Academy
Maine Equal Justice
Maine Stream Therapy
McKee Morgan, LLC, PA
One Heart Massage Therapy
OUT Maine
Pine Tree Legal Services
Johnson's Arboriculture
UMA Senior College