About Us

Green Burial Pittsburgh is composed of two nonprofit corporations: 1) Green Burial Pittsburgh, Inc., which is in the process of becoming an IRS 501(c)(13) nonprofit cemetery association that runs our cemetery operations and 2) Green Burial Pittsburgh Conservancy, Inc., which is in the process of becoming an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that handles our land conservation and restoration efforts, establishes public walking trails and park services on our lands, provides environmental education to the public and advocates for natural or ‘green’ burial everywhere. The same board of directors serves both organizations.

Board of Directors

The current officers and directors are:

  President

Pete McQuillin is the founder and president of Green Burial Pittsburgh, Inc., which he started in January 2008.  His for-profit background includes starting one new business for PPG Industries, Inc., two new businesses for Menasha Corporation, Inc. and running his own export sales business.  Pete is currently on the boards of The Council on Realizing Excellence in Management, The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Western Pennsylvania and The Spring Hill Civic League.  Previously he served on the boards of Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network, Black and White Reunion and several churches.  Pete has also been a volunteer worker for many other nonprofit organizations. Pete McQuillin is also the Executive Director of GBP.  He can be contacted at mcquillin -at- greenburialpittsburgh.org.

  Vice-President

Paul Cox has been hooked on the concept of Green Burial since a first visit to the Ramsay Creek Preserve, near Westminster, South Carolina, the first conservation burial ground to open in the United States. He and his wife, Susan, consider it a privilege to contribute to making this burial option available in Pittsburgh."

  Secretary

Nancy Chubb has a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, an MBA in finance, and a black belt in karate. Through the years, Nancy's primary interest has been human dynamics. She is an expert in applying positive psychology theory and techniques in helping individuals successfully cope with difficult work situations. In pursuit of her interests, Nancy currently holds the position of treasurer for the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and has been elected as president for the 2008-2009 term. In addition, she is certified as a Red Cross disaster services mental health technician.

  Treasurer

Rick Watling is a real estate and business attorney with the law firm of Keevican Weiss Bauerle & Hirsch LLC. Mr. Watling's work has included a broad range matters including large-scale commercial leasehold developments, construction related financing, zoning disputes, and land-use questions. He is also an associate principal with Renaissance Partners, LLC, a boutique investment banking and business advisory firm that works with middle-market businesses. He is a member of the Green Building Alliance, serving on its Policy Committee and Legislative Policy Subcommittee.

  Director