Mears Appointed to the Lower Shore Land Trust Board

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FEBRUARY 2025, SALISBURY, MD – Meredith Mears, Senior Advisor with SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate and Co-Chair of the SVN National Self Storage Council, was recently named as a Board Member for the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT).

The Lower Shore Land Trust is a nationally accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serving Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. “Lower Shore Land Trust protects and restores natural resources, wildlife habitat and working lands to support and connect healthy and vibrant communities.”

Mears is well known for her depth of volunteer service in our community, directly through her philanthropy and through her volunteer service on several Boards of Directors including Leadership Maryland, Hudson Behavioral Health, Maryland Capital Enterprises, and others. Mears also served as Regent of the University System of Maryland and was named a top 100 Woman in the state of Maryland in 2020 by The Daily Record for her contributions and mentoring.

“Merry’s deep-rooted love for the Lower Shore, combined with her extensive real estate expertise and vast professional network, make her an invaluable addition to our leadership.” Said Matt Heim, Executive Director of the Lower Shore Land Trust. “Her passion for conserving the places we all love on the Lower Shore will undoubtedly strengthen our mission to preserve and protect the natural beauty and rural character of our region.”

“I’m grateful to do the work that this opportunity presents,” said Mears, “The Lower Shore Land Trust’s work in our community ensures the protection of natural heritage properties, and it shelters the habitat necessary to sustain a diverse and healthy wildlife population.”

Meredith Mears has also been featured in the Frederick Business Quarterly Spring 2025 magazine. Check out her story on page 67-70!

If you would like to speak with Meredith Mears, call 410.543.2440 or email meredith.mears@svn.com.

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