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Land Conservancy promotes Dave Prosser

The Pound Ridge Land Conservancy has announced the promotion of Dave Prosser to director of land stewardship. 

Since joining the PRLC in April 2023, Prosser has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to PRLC’s work in land conservation and environmental education, the group said.

In his new position, Prosser will lead stewardship and grant writing for PRLC, manage all volunteer programs, and oversee the care and maintenance of 20 preserves with over 12 miles of trails. 

“In less than two years with PRLC, Dave has grown tremendously in the scope of his work he is doing for us as he extends his already-strong skill set with experience in Pound Ridge,” said Jack Wilson, president of the group’s board. “We rely on Dave’s leadership and judgment in areas far beyond his initial responsibilities and we want his title to reflect the expansion of his role with PRLC.”

Prosser is enthusiastic about his new role.

“I am honored to step into this leadership position and am eager to continue working with our dedicated board and the community to promote environmental stewardship and land conservation,” he said.

The promotion comes as the land conservancy celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of land preservation and environmental advocacy.


Caramoor president leaving at end of March

Caramoor President and CEO Edward J. Lewis III will leave the organization March 31 to pursue new opportunities closer to his home in Washington, D.C.

IN BRIEF

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Allan Paul Ross of Waccabuc, musician and radio ad writer, was 83

Jan 17
Allan Paul Ross
Allan Paul Ross

Allan Paul Ross (“Country Al”) of Waccabuc, a musician and award-winning radio ad writer, died Dec. 3 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 83.

Ross was born Sept. 2, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Bernard Herman Ross and Florence Ross. 

He grew up with a passion for words and music which he utilized as composer and lead guitarist with the band Evergreen Blueshoes.

In 1982, he moved to New York and joined J. Walter Thompson as music director. A resident of Waccabuc since 1984, he started AR Music (Allen Colucci & Ross) and wrote zany radio ads, winning numerous awards in the Hudson Valley and Westchester.

Allan was husband to Marion Gottmann Ross of North Salem and father to sons Ben and Max Ross, both of Brooklyn. 

His family said that despite a gruff exterior, Ross had a great sense of humor and a kind, gentle heart that only the lucky got to witness. 

Visitation will be held at Clark Associates Funeral Home, located at 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a service at noon.

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