After a two-year search, the Leelanau Conservancy Board of Directors
has hired a new executive director to lead the nonprofit organization.
Tom Nelson - who has worked for the Conservancy since 2004 and served as
Director of Farm Programs since 2008 - will take over the position
effective January 1.
According to a statement released by the board, the Conservancy
undertook a rigorous search process that led to the identification of
four potential candidates from across the country, each of whom spent
nine hours interviewing with a hiring search committee. Nelson was the
unanimous choice of that committee. "I'm absolutely delighted that Tom
will take over the helm," says
retiring
Executive Director Brian Price, who will work with Nelson through the
end of the year to transition leadership. "I have worked with him for
the last 10 years, and have the utmost confidence in his ability to lead
our experienced and knowledgeable staff as well as our committed
volunteers and supporters."
Nelson holds a BA from the College of Wooster and a law degree from
Vermont Law School, with a specialty in environmental law and policy. He
lives in Centerville Township in Leelanau County with his wife
Stephanie and four children.
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