Who We Are
The Nantucket Land Trust’s Board Members & Executive Director:
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.
John Kitchener
John has been coming to Nantucket since the early 80’s. He bought his first home here in 2000 and has been a full-time resident since 2004. His background is a mix of senior corporate positions and owning his own businesses. Currently, John serves on the Nantucket Planning Board, the Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission, and the Capital Program Committee for the Town of Nantucket. He is passionate about creating home ownership opportunities for local residents.
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.
Tucker Holland, Executive Director
Tucker has a 50-year history with Nantucket as both a year-round and seasonal resident, giving him a deep appreciation for the entire community. Tucker has been immersed in nonprofit work since returning to the Island full-time in 2012, having co-led the effort for a Nantucket License Plate and serving on the boards of the Atheneum and the Community Foundation for Nantucket. Most recently, Tucker served as the first Housing Director for the Town of Nantucket where he successfully worked alongside others to garner voter support for over $140 million in funding for year-round housing and to keep Nantucket in “Safe Harbor” from unfriendly 40B developments. Tucker and his wife, Michelle, are proud parents of three children whom have grown up on Nantucket — Eli, Edward and Bea.
