The Mule Deer Basis (MDF) is thrilled to announce Greg Sheehan because the group’s new President and CEO. With over 20 years of management expertise in habitat and wildlife conservation, coupled with notable successes in enterprise, Sheehan is poised to guide MDF into a brand new period of development and affect.
Sheehan has most lately served because the Utah State Director of the US Bureau of Land Administration, the place he managed tens of millions of acres of public lands and labored with a various array of stakeholders to implement efficient land administration methods. His tenure as Director of the Utah Division of Wildlife Sources and Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service was marked by important achievements in wildlife inhabitants restoration, habitat conservation, and elevated entry for sportsmen.
Considered one of Sheehan’s most outstanding accomplishments contains his efforts in growing Utah’s mule deer inhabitants by over 100,000 by revolutionary habitat restoration initiatives, predator administration packages, and strategic translocations. His capacity to construct robust partnerships with business, authorities companies, tribes, and non-profit organizations will likely be instrumental in advancing MDF’s mission.
“The board and I are delighted to announce Greg Sheehan as the subsequent President and CEO of the Mule Deer Basis. We’re assured that MDF is poised for important development, and we’ve taken nice care to determine the perfect chief for this pivotal section,” mentioned Jordan Davis, MDF Board Chair. “Greg’s intensive background and expertise will likely be instrumental as we intensify our fundraising and mission supply efforts, particularly given his substantial expertise working with federal and state companies. We eagerly anticipate Greg’s contributions to additional elevate MDF’s affect and attain.”
“I’m actually honored to step into the function of CEO on the Mule Deer Basis, a corporation I’ve lengthy admired. I eagerly anticipate working alongside the MDF crew to advance our efforts in boosting Mule Deer and Blacktail Deer populations whereas supporting the wants of hunters and all who worth these outstanding animals and their habitats.” mentioned Sheehan.
“The decline of Mule Deer populations within the West has been a rising concern for years. As a lifelong hunter and devoted conservationist, my aim is to reverse this development. I stay up for collaborating intently with our devoted employees, authorities companions, and enthusiastic volunteers to revive and maintain the long-lasting Mule Deer for future generations.”
Kelly Hepler, the interim CEO of MDF, additionally supplied his congratulations and assist: “I wish to provide my honest congratulations to Greg Sheehan for his appointment as the brand new President and CEO of the Mule Deer Basis. I’ve labored with Greg all through the years in his management positions with the State of Utah, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Administration. He’s a consummate skilled and a acknowledged chief within the conservation group. I stay up for working with Greg for a seamless transition in October. My time because the interim CEO has been an honor, and I wish to categorical my appreciation and humble respect to all the excellent staff on the Basis.”
