The Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy Team

​Rob Ahrendt
Property Manager
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Rob joined the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy team in May of 2014.  Rob manages the buildings and grounds maintenance program at The Preserve. Rob's maintenance plan keeps him hopping throughout the week with property inspections, trail maintenance and continuous monitoring of the structures and boardwalks in The Preserve.  Rob has been involved at Coffee Creek as a contractor since the late 1990's and will be sharing his love of the outdoors, music, and animals at The Preserve. EMAIL ROB

Matt Harmon
Stewardship Manager

Matt joined the Coffee Creek team in the spring of 2019.

​Matt graduated from Saint Joseph’s College with a Bachelors degree in Biology/Ecology and a minor in Art. His professional and volunteer experiences have included animal rehabilitation, non-profit education and leadership, and amphibian research.

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Beth Vlietstra
​Office & Events Manager
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Calling to schedule a wedding ceremony at the Chesterton Amphitheater or thinking of hosting a family reunion at the Pavilion? Beth is the lady to talk to!  Beth can help you reserve the right place for your special event at the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve.  Beth also coordinates all volunteer logistics in The Preserve.  She works with the Porter County United Way, Rebuilding Together and dozens of community organizations that share their time and talents at The Preserve.

​Beth joined the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy team in the summer of 2013.  EMAIL BETH