The Trust Board Office
and Trust Board Staff
Trust Board Staff & Contacts
Office of the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing NHR:
The Cottage at Sunnyside
162 Cemetery Rd.
Coupeville, WA 98239
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
(Until further notice, the office is open by appointment only. Call or email to make an appointment.)
Mailing Address: PO Box 774, Coupeville, WA 98239
Phone: 360.678.6084
General Email: ebeys4ever@gmail.com
The Trust Board Staff
Marie Shimada, Reserve Manager
Marie Shimada grew up on Whidbey Island, graduating from South Whidbey High School. She earned a BA from the University of Washington and a JD from the University of San Diego School of Law. Marie has spent her recent career advocating for farmland preservation in the nonprofit sector. When she is not working, Marie can be found in the garden, on horseback, or walking her dog.
Carol has been with the Reserve since February 2012. Since then, Carol has managed office functions including providing administrative duties and bookkeeping for the Trust Board. Her position also welcomes visitors to the Reserve, providing publications, maps and other collaterals such as Junior Ranger Books. She provides logistical support for interpretive programs, manages the financials of the Ebey's Forever Grant program, and serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for the National Park Service Volunteer-In-Parks program.
Carol Castellano, Program Coordinator
Josh Pitts, Preservation Coordinator
Josh has been a part of the Whidbey community since 2001. He is an aspiring photographer who enjoys adventuring with his wife and four boys. He has a dual BA in Environmental Studies and Law, Economics, & Public Policy, and an M.A. in Urban Planning and Historic Preservation from UW. With a passion to conserve the natural, preserve the built, and cultivate community, Josh takes great pride in stewarding Whidbey’s unique cultural landscape.