Staff

OFFICER: PRESIDENT AND CEO

BIO:

Rob Moher, President and CEO of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, has more than 25 years of experience in local, regional, and international conservation.   

Prior to his position as President and CEO, Moher held several positions at the Conservancy from 1999-2013.  As Vice President of Development and Marketing, Moher led strategic philanthropic initiatives and oversaw the largest capital campaign ever in its time in Naples for $38.8 million, which funded new construction and renovation to enhance the Nature Center and grow the endowment.

During Moher’s 22-year tenure at the Conservancy, more than $130 million has been raised in philanthropic support. He is currently leading additional fundraising initiatives for the Susan and William Dalton Discovery Center and John and Carol Walter Discovery Center expansion, a new Environmental Studies Dormitory, and additional endowment. 

In his current role as President and CEO, Moher’s key focus is to build upon the Conservancy’s outstanding 57-year history in Southwest Florida with a keen eye on future environmental challenges. He believes in collaborative and science-based approaches in order to balance economic growth with environmental conservation. Moher continually establishes cooperative partnerships with local individuals, businesses, governmental and non-governmental institutions to further the Conservancy’s mission to protect Southwest Florida’s water, land, wildlife, and future.

Prior to joining the Conservancy, Moher served as Regional Director for the Bahamas National Trust, where he was responsible for the protection, management, and development of three national parks, including coastal and marine parks. Prior to that, he served as a Research Officer for the International Development Research Center in Ottawa, Canada, where he was involved in environmental policy research on an international level.

Moher earned a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. In addition, Moher completed his certification as  Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and earned  his Certificate in Fundraising Management (CFRM) from Indiana University Fundraising School. In 2012, Moher was named Fundraising Executive of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Everglades Chapter.