Pete Jelinek - VP

Pete Jelinek brings a combination of scientific expertise and a lifelong appreciation for Cape Cod’s waterways to the Friends of Pleasant Bay. His connection to the Cape began with childhood summers on the Brewster flats and has grown into a decades-long commitment to the region and its waters.

Pete is retired from a career in the paper industry and holds a degree in Paper Science Engineering from Syracuse University. He puts his technical background to work as a citizen science volunteer with the Brewster Ponds Coalition, helping to monitor local water quality, including testing for cyanobacteria.

Active in his community, Pete serves on the Brewster Recreation Commission and Brewster Community Preservation Committee and is Activities Chair for Nauset Newcomers.

An avid catboat sailor and member of the Namequoit Sailing Association, Pete brings his technical expertise, community involvement, and a deep commitment to protecting Pleasant Bay and its watershed to the FoPB board.