Antelope Valley Conservancy

Gail Lofdahl, Board Chair, is an Adjunct Instructor for the Antelope Valley College Business/ Computer Department.  She retired from the United States Air Force in 1995 with the rank of Major, having served as a personnel officer, executive officer, and social actions investigative officer.   Lofdahl holds a Master of Public Administration degree, and has lived in the Antelope Valley for 25 years.

Wendy Reed, President has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, a BA in Communication, and 25-year career in business and strategic communication.  Mrs. Reed is a 30-year resident of the Antelope Valley and tireless volunteer. She founded Antelope Valley Conservancy after volunteering at Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, AVRCD, California Trails Grant Selection Committee, PALS, and more.

Bob Large, CFO, has lived in the Antelope Valley 38 years. He serves on the board of Edwards Federal Credit Union as Treasurer, and previously served as Board Chair and Supervisory Committee Chair, managing audits. He is a former member and president of the Lakes Town Council. Mr. Large holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering. With 26 years US Air Force active duty, he retired as a Lt. Colonel.

Brenna Humann, Corporate Secretary. During college, Humann worked as a State Park Aide at the AV Indian Museum. She joined the AV Press as a staff writer, then worked with Girls Scouts, first in development and public relations, then as Service Delivery Lead for the Antelope Valley Region. Humann is currently in the role of Development Officer for the Antelope Valley College Advancement and Foundation Office.

Ricardo Montijo, Chief Biologist, has over 20 years of experience in biological research, restoration, wetlands delineation, and regulatory compliance in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. He attended UCLA, where he completed a B.A. in Geography and Ecosystems and graduate coursework in Biology. Montijo specializes in ornithology, desert tortoise, and desert plants.

Gary Moll, is a fifth-generation Californian, whose conservation motivation grew as he watched the overdevelopment of the San Fernando Valley.  Mr. Moll has practiced general and real estate law for 28 years, and formerly served on the Agua Dulce Town Council.

Don Davis, has worked in telecommunications for 25 years, and is currently studying horticulture and botany. He cares deeply for the deserts of California, and is an active member of the San Gabriel Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, and a tireless volunteer at the Audubon Kern River Reserve and Angeles National Forest. Davis has documented numerous rare plant populations throughout the Antelope Valley.