Who We Are
The Nantucket Land Trust’s advisory board members:
Doug Abbey
A successful west coast real estate developer, Doug is chairman of the Urban Land Institute Foundation and a professor of real estate and affordable housing at Stanford University. He is a 20-year seasonal resident on Nantucket who has contributed countless hours lending his expertise to housing efforts on island.
Billy Cassidy
A native of Nantucket, Billy is a seasoned developer who has led the way in year-round housing creation. He was the first developer to utilize the Covenant program at scale. Billy is committed to the preservation of a vibrant year-round community.
Penny Dey
A year-round resident of Nantucket for 46 years, Penny currently serves as Chair of the Nantucket Housing Authority and holds a seat on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Penny is the Principal Broker and Owner of Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate, established 20 years ago.
Philippe Jordi
A 30-year, year-round resident of Martha’s Vineyard, Philippe understands the struggles of Island living well. He is the founding and current Executive Director of Martha’s Vineyard’s Island Housing Trust, which is, also a community land trust. Philippe has graciously lent his collection expertise to the formation of the Nantucket Land Trust.
Arthur Reade
A 60-year resident of Nantucket, Arthur is a highly respected local attorney. His acumen extends beyond the law to strategic thinking and beyond. Arthur has long been a proponent of a sufficient funding stream to address the affordability crisis on the island.