Kim has been involved with the Pine Arboretum for 3 years, most recently as President of the Board of Trustees of PHA. She is presently a Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager at M&T Bank.
Kim lives in Slingerlands with her husband and two daughters. In her free time she enjoys gardening, reading and travel.
Dawn has been involved with the Pine Hollow Arboretum for over 5 years and serves as our Vice President of the Board of Trustees. Dawn is the daughter-in-law of our Founder, Dr. John W. Abbuhl. Dawn is a NYS Licensed Psychologist, and President of Repeat Business Systems, Inc., and serves on numerous boards and committees.
Dr. Abbuhl ha
Dawn has been involved with the Pine Hollow Arboretum for over 5 years and serves as our Vice President of the Board of Trustees. Dawn is the daughter-in-law of our Founder, Dr. John W. Abbuhl. Dawn is a NYS Licensed Psychologist, and President of Repeat Business Systems, Inc., and serves on numerous boards and committees.
Dr. Abbuhl has a strong passion for PHA and is chair of our Development Committee.
Bob has been involved with the Pine Hollow Arboretum for over 10 years and serves as the Treasurer. He grew up in the Bronx, farm from any trees, but gained an appreciation for nature during his years at Boy Scout camp. He has served as a member and past president of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Five Rivers, a community member
Bob has been involved with the Pine Hollow Arboretum for over 10 years and serves as the Treasurer. He grew up in the Bronx, farm from any trees, but gained an appreciation for nature during his years at Boy Scout camp. He has served as a member and past president of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Five Rivers, a community member of the Institutional Review Board of Albany Medical College and public member of the NYS Board of Nursing. Bob has Ph.D. in pharmacology and spent his career in pharmacologic research.
Diane has been involved with the Pine Hollow Arboretum for over 5 years and serves as the Secretary. She is a life-long resident of the Capital District, is a rose gardener and enthusiast. Born and raised in Schenectady, she is a graduate of St. Rose and Albany Law School. Prior to her retirement, Diane was employed for over 30 years as a
Diane has been involved with the Pine Hollow Arboretum for over 5 years and serves as the Secretary. She is a life-long resident of the Capital District, is a rose gardener and enthusiast. Born and raised in Schenectady, she is a graduate of St. Rose and Albany Law School. Prior to her retirement, Diane was employed for over 30 years as an attorney for the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. She is also an avid singer and currently president of the Octavo Singers of Schenectady.
Stephanie is Emeritus Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and was an emergency physician, teacher, researcher, and department administrator over her 40-year medical career at Penn. Most
importantly, as the eldest child of John & Audrey Abbuhl, Stephanie
“inherited” a deep appreciation for the outdoors, trees, a
Stephanie is Emeritus Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and was an emergency physician, teacher, researcher, and department administrator over her 40-year medical career at Penn. Most
importantly, as the eldest child of John & Audrey Abbuhl, Stephanie
“inherited” a deep appreciation for the outdoors, trees, and the beauty of nature, and has a passion for PHA, her backyard growing up. Stephanie and her husband have 3 grown sons and they all love a walk in the woods to identify trees, rejuvenate, and enjoy the natural world.
Scott has spent most of his career helping start up organizations or those going through major culture and organization change to achieve their business objectives. He is a graduate of Industrial and Labor Relations School, Cornell University and The Lally School of Business at RPI. Recently was Chair of the Board at Jewish Family Service
Scott has spent most of his career helping start up organizations or those going through major culture and organization change to achieve their business objectives. He is a graduate of Industrial and Labor Relations School, Cornell University and The Lally School of Business at RPI. Recently was Chair of the Board at Jewish Family Services and a current Board Member, and a Board Member at the Albany JCC.
Alan has been our longest serving Board Member of the Pine Hollow Arboretum and is a published poet. He is Director of the Rootdrinker Institute and uses Benevolent Bird Press to publish the work of fellow writers and artists. He is co-founder and on-going chronicler of The Cloudburst Council, an annual poets' gathering help in the Finger
Alan has been our longest serving Board Member of the Pine Hollow Arboretum and is a published poet. He is Director of the Rootdrinker Institute and uses Benevolent Bird Press to publish the work of fellow writers and artists. He is co-founder and on-going chronicler of The Cloudburst Council, an annual poets' gathering help in the Finger Lakes. Alan has planted over a thousand trees on this property in the Adirondacks.
Mike has recently re-joined our Board of the Pine Hollow Arboretum in Spring 2023, however he was a Board Member for many years prior. Mike is the current Middle School Principal for Bethlehem and has been for the last 12 years. Mike is crucial to the success of PHA'S environmental education programs.
Katy has recently joined the Board of the Pine Hollow Arboretum in Spring 2023. Katy is the Director of Marketing for Discover Albany.
Gabrielle has been the Executive Director of the Pine Hollow Arboretum since May 2020. Previously, she worked at Nine Pin Ciderworks in Albany as the assistant to the general manager, tasting room manager and community outreach coordinator. Prior to Nine Pin, Gabrielle worked at Texas Discovery Gardens in Dallas as the Guest Relations Man
Gabrielle has been the Executive Director of the Pine Hollow Arboretum since May 2020. Previously, she worked at Nine Pin Ciderworks in Albany as the assistant to the general manager, tasting room manager and community outreach coordinator. Prior to Nine Pin, Gabrielle worked at Texas Discovery Gardens in Dallas as the Guest Relations Manager. She is a graduate from SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry with a degree in Environmental Studies, Community Planning, Policy & Law. Gabby serves as the Secretary for New York Urban Orchards and is a graduate of Leadership Tech Valley.
Sandy has been the Collections Curator and Horticulturalist since 2014 when she began at the Pine Hollow Arboretum. Sandy worked hand-in-hand with our Founder Dr. John Abbuhl, learning how the arboretum evolved, about his vision and goals. Sandy has a degree in ornamental horticultural, having studied at SUNY Delhi and SUNY Cobleskill. Sh
Sandy has been the Collections Curator and Horticulturalist since 2014 when she began at the Pine Hollow Arboretum. Sandy worked hand-in-hand with our Founder Dr. John Abbuhl, learning how the arboretum evolved, about his vision and goals. Sandy has a degree in ornamental horticultural, having studied at SUNY Delhi and SUNY Cobleskill. She has held various positions in the horticultural field for over 30+ years. Sandy has extensive experiences in the lawn and tree service industries, landscaping for homeowners, and nursery and greenhouse businesses. She is a NYS Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator and a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP).
The Pine Hollow Arboretum was featured on News 10 Albany in the "Off the Beaten Path" segment by Cassie Hudson. Click the link to check it out!