Our Mission the Board and Bylaws

Joost has been on Little Island Pond since 2011 and loves life around the Pond. Joost loves the natural setting of LIP, loves nature, has been a member of a number of environmental groups like Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club and others and is a big supporter of our National Park system. Joost was born and raised in Holland, where water has a major impact on people’s lives. Joost grew up in an old town in Holland, situated where the Rhine and Maas (aka Meuse) come together and he has the water in

 Leanne is a 4th generation Little Island Ponder and has spent her entire life here. She loves all water sports and wants to keep the pond pristine and healthy for generations to come. Leanne joined LIPA because she wants to create a sense of community, by providing educational opportunities and events for neighbors of Little Island Pond.

Pete is a third-generation Bajor on Little Island Pond. He has always been passionate about monitoring and protecting the Pond's water quality. Pete’s passion for water quality extended into his 40+ year career as an Environmental Engineer/Operations Specialist in the water and wastewater treatment fields, protecting people and the environment. He loves to feel the wind in his face while motorcycling, snow skiing, sailing, snowmobiling, water skiing, and bicycling.

Cindy has spent every summer of her life on Little Island Pond. Her parents bought their cottage on Sandy Beach a few years before she was born. She is very grateful to have grown up at the lake and she now enjoys lake life with her own children. 

Bruce is a second generation resident of the Pond. He and his wife Rae have owned their home on South Shore Drive since 2014. Moving into retirement after careers in higher education, they look forward to spending more time with family and friends enjoying the pond, as well as contributing to the quality of life in and around the pond for our neighbors, ourselves, and the next generation.

Mark and his wife, Judy, moved to Little Island Pond in August 2024 and live there year-round with their dog a Shiba Inu. They have three adult children and two grandchildren who enjoy the lake when visiting.  Mark retired in March 2026 after 30 years with Gannett Fleming, Inc., most recently as Senior Vice President and Director of Private Sector Services. He joined the LIPA board in August 2026 and has helped lead the 604 Grant effort to fund a Watershed Management Plan for nutrient reduction 

Judi's family has owned property on Little Island Pond for 76 years. Judi, herself moved to the Pond full time about 4 years ago. Her main objective is to preserve the quality and clarity of the water and surrounding land for her family now and in the future, as her relatives did for her.   

Joan has been a resident of the Pond since 2011 and enjoys all the benefits of year-round waterfront living, especially the wildlife. Joan and Joost want to do everything possible to protect our water quality and preserve this beautiful natural resource for future generations. Their property includes one of the access easements, so working with other residents of Little Island Pond has been a fun, fulfilling, and rewarding experience.

Bob purchased property on Little Island Pond in 2018 and is enjoying the quiet and relaxing Pond atmosphere with his wife and family. Bob is interested in the overall water quality and preservation of the natural resources for the continued enjoyment of all.  Bob's professional experience includes 30+ years in the software industry, and he also teaches Computer Science courses at Boston University.