Marson Nance Joins NWALT Team

Welcome Marson to the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust!

We’re excited to announce our newest team member Marson Nance, Director of Land Protection and Stewardship! Marson joins us from Orlando, Florida where he served as a lake manager for Orange County Government.

Marson’s role with the land trust will help ensure that NWALT’s portfolio of conserved properties continues to expand in accordance with our strategic land conservation goals and priorities, and that stewardship of those properties is conducted in accordance with best practices set for by the Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Standards and Practices. You’ll also find Marson out on the land at NWALT preserves, leading hikes and field outings throughout the year with our volunteers and citizen scientists.

Marson brings two decades of business, science, and political experience to the NWALT team. He is a musician and photographer, and has logged thousands of miles across North America and Europe in search of birds and unique cultural experiences. Together with his wife Cheyenne, and two children Owen and Iris, Marson enjoys travel, birding, camping, live music, and artistic pursuits. You can read more about Marson’s background on our Staff Page.

The land trust is thrilled to welcome Marson and his family to Northwest Arkansas!