Gladstone Land names George “Chip” Stelljes III lead independent director
LAND•Gladstone Land said George “Chip” Stelljes III will become lead independent director on October 26, 2026, succeeding Walter H. Wilkinson Jr., who resigned effective October 22.
1. Board leadership change
Walter H. Wilkinson Jr. resigned from Gladstone Land’s board effective October 22, 2026, after serving as a director since 2014 and lead independent director since 2024. Stelljes will succeed him effective October 26, when the board’s size will be set at seven directors.
