In organizations, as in nature, change is inevitable, and the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is no exception. As one chapter comes to a close, another is just beginning.
After three-and-a-half years of dedicated service, executive director Stacie Lloyd is retiring from MMLT. Following a thorough search process, MMLT’s board of directors is pleased to announce Ramsey Hart has been hired as the organization’s new executive director.
In 2025, MMLT acquired four new properties, bringing the total number of protected and stewarded properties to 17, comprising more than 4,200 acres.
MMLT president Stephen Kotze said, “On behalf of the board of directors, I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to Stacie for her excellent leadership. We have grown significantly in our impact in recent years, and that is due in large part to her hard work, vision and collaborative approach.
“At the same time, I’d like to welcome Ramsey Hart to the team. We are excited for him to bring his extensive knowledge and experience to the Land Trust as we pursue our ambitious goal of doubling our impact in the coming years.”
Hart joins MMLT after serving as executive director of the Table Community Food Centre in Perth. He is also an avid naturalist with a background in the conservation sector.
“Joining the MMLT feels like a homecoming for me, as I’ve spent most of my career in the environmental and conservation sector,” said Hart. “I am thrilled to be joining a thriving organization with ambitious goals, as well as the capacity and momentum to achieve them.”
Lloyd and Hart are working together during a transition period to ensure a smooth handover. Lloyd’s final day at MMLT is June 18.
As she begins retirement, Lloyd looks forward to spending more time with family, tending to her small farm and embarking on new adventures.
SOURCE: Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust.
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