JCDT - Key Persons


Adam Hyde

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Managing Director of Pear Tree Press Limited
Adam Hyde is Managing Director of Pear Tree Press Limited - a Kingston-based printery; and is a past president of the Jamaica Printers Association. A nature lover and accomplished mountaineer, he has scaled some of the world's highest summits; including Africa's Kilimanjaro. Mr. Hyde also enjoys exploring the underground. He is a former head of the Jamaica Caving Club and a founding member of the Jamaica Caves Organisation. Mr. Hyde holds an Associate Diploma in Horticulture.

Cmdr Michael Rodriguez - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Board of Directors
Lt. Cmdr Michael Rodriguez was appointed Chairman of the JCDT in 2015. He is a former commanding officer with the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard and a former Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management and the Caribbean Maritime Institute. Lt. Cmdr Rodriguez is an Independent ISO Auditor, Trainer and Facilitator with over 30 years experience in environmental, occupational and safety management; as well as disaster preparedness.

David Walters

Job Titles:
  • National Park Manager
David holds a Master of Science degree in Natural Resource Management- Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems Management from the University of the West Indies (UWI). He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography from UWI. He is experienced in environmental research and project management. David is not only a lover of the outdoors but a keen researcher who seeks to improve JCDT's use of data and systems to achieve its mandate.

Dr. Susan Otuokon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
Dr. Susan Otuokon holds a Doctorate in Environmental Management - Ecotourism in Protected Areas from the University of the West Indies. She previously served as Executive Director of the JCDT from 2002 - 2010 and was re-appointed to the post in 2012. Dr. Otuokon is a regional expert in environmental conservation and has consulted on several projects throughout the Caribbean.

Mr. Ian Neita

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mr. Michael White

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mr. Robert Stephens

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mr. Robert Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer of the Board

Mr. Wayne McKenzie

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Management / Executive Director

Mrs. Amber Vicens Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mrs. Andrea Dempster

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Mrs. Camille Needham

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board

Ms. Lynda Mair

Job Titles:
  • Secretary of the Board