Ian Cooke, Executive Director

In his tenure as Executive Director, Ian has developed NepRWA’s programs, expanded its capabilities and fostered development of the watershed approach in Massachusetts. Ian is a former director of the Massachusetts Watershed Coalition. He has a BS in Environmental Conservation from the University of New Hampshire. 

cooke@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x305

Nancy Fyler, Water Conservation Coordinator

Nancy is working on a special water conservation project as part of a new partnership between the Water Division of the Sharon Dept. of Public Works and NepRWA. She has a BFA in Communication Design from Parson's School of Design and a degree in art education from the Massachusetts College of Art. Nancy is active in local politics and is currently serving on the Town of Sharon Economic Development Committee. She is a cultural arts program coordinator in the Sharon Public Schools and an executive board member of the PTO. 

fyler@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x307

Bill Guenther, Environmental Scientist

Bill manages the technical aspects of NepRWA programs that center on water quality. His academic background encompasses aquatic ecology in addition to fisheries and their role in the overall health of ecosystems. Currently finishing his Masters degree in Biology at State University of New York Brockport, Bill's thesis work focuses on algal toxins and their fate in freshwater environments. He has a BS in Environmental Science with a concentration in Aquatic Ecology from SUNY College at Brockport. An avid angler, Bill has been enjoying a variety of local fishing opportunities. 

Laura Hallowell, CWMN Assistant & Willett Pond Manager 

Following a career as a high school chemistry teacher, Laura now assists with the management of NepRWA's Citizen Water Monitoring Network program (CWMN). Laura also assists the Environmental Scientist on research projects. As the Willett Pond Manager, Laura supervises Pond abutters on license renewals and landscape alterations. A graduate of Wellesley College with a degree in chemistry, Laura has an MAT in Science Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. 

hallowell@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x300

Kristina LaFrance, Administrative Assistant

Kristina manages NepRWA's Membership Program and bookkeeping, and assists in the coordination of volunteer events. She earned a BS in Finance and a minor in Mathematics from Bridgewater State College. Kristina has over 10 years of financial experience, working in the commercial loan department at FleetBoston and the accounting department at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. After being a full-time mom for 4 years, Kristina is pleased to bring both her work and personal experience to NepRWA. As a person who enjoys the beauty of the outdoors and all that it has to offer, Kristina welcomes the opportunity to work for such a worthy cause.  

lafrance@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x301

Steve Pearlman, Advocacy Director

Steve analyzes the causes of water quality and quantity problems and develops strategies for improving current conditions. He works closely with local governments and environmental organizations to implement these strategies in Watershed communities. Steve has 17 years of regulatory and management experience with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, as well as extensive work experience in policy research, lobbying, press relations, coalition-building and environmental advocacy. Steve is a graduate of Columbia School of Law and a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

pearlman@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x304

Carly Rocklen, Outreach Director & Restoration Manager

Carly manages NepRWA's new wetland restoration program, organizes public education initiatives, edits the newsletter, maintains the website, and organizes events. She has a MS in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and BA's in Music and in Environmental Science from Tufts University. Carly has previously worked in the fields of environmental education and arts program development, and has interned in environmental planning, public outreach and biological fieldwork. In her free time, Carly explores the natural world and plays music.  

rocklen@neponset.org, 781-575-0354 x303