As of January 1, 2016, Jeffrey Horstman has been named executive director of Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy (MRC). Horstman will continue in his role as the Miles-Wye Riverkeeper, assessing, monitoring, and providing a voice for local rivers. For the past two years, Horstman has also served as MRC’s deputy director. “I am very proud to be taking a leadership role with such a dedicated group of professionals committed to a better community and cleaner water,” says Horstman. “I look forward to continuing to build programs that protect, restore, and advocate for our local rivers.”
Jeffrey Horstman
MRC Board President John Kelly has been involved with the organization for the past five years. Horstman and Kelly share a mutual appreciation for the outdoors, cycling, and the importance of giving back to the community. “We could not have asked for a better leader to step into the executive director role,” says Kelly. “Jeff is knowledgeable, and he has the energy and the drive to lead MRC in advocating for healthier Midshore rivers.”
Horstman joined MRC’s board in June, 2010. He was served as chairman from June 2011 through 2013, providing key guidance and support in building MRC during its formative years.
Horstman grew up near Queenstown on the Wye River, and is a 1982 graduate of Washington College with a BA in Political Science. While attending college, Horstman worked for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources helping to integrate Wye Island into a State holding.
Horstman has continued his passion for conservation interests, serving on the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s President’s Advisory Council and as a board member of the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT). “We are thrilled to see Jeff move into this role,” says Jana Davis, executive director of CBT. “We have been so lucky to have had Jeff on our board and on an advisory group for our Chesapeake Conservation Corps program over the years. He is going to be fantastic at the helm of MRC.” In addition, Horstman currently serves on the boards of the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc., Waterkeepers Chesapeake, and Aspen/Wye Fellows.
Horstman will continue to work alongside Tim Junkin, MRC’s founder and former executive director. Junkin will remain on staff and as an advisor at MRC. “Jeff is an unusually gifted leader and advocate,” says Junkin. “I couldn’t be more pleased to have him step into this role. I have every expectation that Jeff will continue to build MRC as a force for clean rivers, river advocacy, and a healthy Chesapeake Bay at every level.”
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