Pete discovered his passion for working with soil while working with a community based non-profit called the New Community Project in Harrisonburg Virginia, as a student at James Madison University. From there, he went on to attend a semester with the National Outdoor Leadership School in Patagonia, and study natural building and homesteading in the mountains of Vermont and New York.

Sean Tubbs joined the PEC as a field representative in June 2018 following a long stint covering land use and transportation for Charlottesville Tomorrow. In that role, Sean helped citizens understand the impact of decisions made by government officials in Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville. Particular interests include transportation systems, monitoring water quality and the intricate details of zoning. In his new position, Sean is looking forward to using his knowledge to help promote smart growth principles that will strengthen our communities.

Cindy Donaldson joined PEC staff in the spring of 2018. Prior to working at PEC, Cindy served as the Director of Finance and Human Resources for the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational & Conference Center in Front Royal, VA. She brings over 20 years of accounting experience to her positon, 15 years of which are working for non-profit organizations. Prior to being employed at the 4-H Center she worked for an animal adoption/rescue organization which also focused on humane education.

Robin Cross joined PEC in January to serve as the Fellowship Coordinator for 2017. The previous fall and winter, Robin volunteered at PEC and absolutely loved it! As a volunteer, she supported a wide range of projects throughout the organization and gained valuable experience in the conservation and non-profit world.