Alex Reese and Alison Spear are co-chairs of the 2008 Russel Wright Awards. Alex continues his family tradition of environmental philanthropy and Alison is a successful architect who employs green and modernist priciples in her practice. Alex's mother, the late Franny Reese, was a Manitoga supporter who received the 2002 Russel Wright Award for her role in the protection of legendary Storm King mountain from industrial devastation.