The Nature Conservancy in Florida has announced a flurry of staff changes.
Greg Knecht was promoted to Deputy State Director from directing the Conservancy’s land protection program in Florida, executive director Temperince Morgan said in a Wednesday statement.
Knecht spent nearly 20 years at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, most recently in the office of the Secretary as Director of the Office of Ecosystem Projects.
Kristina Serbesoff-King was elevated to Director of Science and Planning after being interim Director of Conservation.
In her new role, she will “concentrate on building a Florida-based team focused on scientific research and long-term planning,” the statement said.
Morgan, in charge since 2014, also announced several new hires.
Marilyn Bauer is becoming Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing after serving as Director of Marketing and Government Affairs at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.
Steve Coates is Director of Field Initiatives, coming from the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station outside of Gainesville.
Also, Heidi Albritton is now Director of Operations and Rosemary Mann is Director of Development.
They all join Conservancy’s executive leadership team, Morgan said.
“Our conservation vision for Florida is ambitious and the challenges we face are great, but I am confident that we can succeed due to the incredible dedication, innovation and passion of our team and supporters,” she said.
