Organizational Contact:
The Cranberry Isles Realty Trust can be contacted at the following physical or email addresses. Please feel free to get in touch with us through these avenues, or by contacting any of our Board or staff individually.
CIRT
PO Box 262
Islesford, ME 04646
Email: info@cirtrust.org
The Cranberry Isles Realty Trust Board of Directors is currently composed of nine dedicated members of the island community. CIRT employs one equally dedicated part-time staff person. Brief biographical information is listed below (when available), along with a photo (when available), and contact information. We welcome your questions and comments.
Peter BuchsbaumPeter is a judge in New Jersey and summer resident of Great Cranberry Island. He has served as former CIRT Treasurer. Peter Buchsbaum |
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Eric Dyer (President)Eric is the Facilities Supervisor for the Town of Cranberry Isles. With a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning he applies his understanding of housing, transportation, economics, and resource management to the challenging housing environment on the islands. Eric Dyer |
Jason Pickering (Treasurer)Jason owns and operates Pickering Inc., a construction and caretaking company serving the Cranberry Isles. He is a year-round resident of Islesford. Jason Pickering |
Dick PiersonDick is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. He is a summer resident of Great Cranberry Island. Dick Pierson |
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Jeri SpurlingJeri is an Architect in the Mount Desert Region and year-round resident of Islesford. Jeri Spurling |
Katrina Van Dusen (Secretary)Katrina is a Planning Consultant in Southern Maine and summer resident of Islesford. Katrina Van Dusen |
Chris WrigginsChris is an Architect in Southern Maine and summer resident of Islesford. Chris is a past President of CIRT. Chris Wriggins |
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Alyson Mayo (Staff)Alyson is the Executive Assistant to the CIRT Board. She is also a part-time employee for the Historical Society on Great Cranberry Island and the Island Housing Trust on Mount Desert Island. Alyson has been working on affordable housing issues on Maine islands and throughout New England for the past 5 years. Alyson Mayo |


