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 impression.
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 Assets and Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service was marked by vital achievements in wildlife inhabitants restoration, habitat conservation, and elevated entry for sportsmen.
One among Sheehan’s most exceptional accomplishments contains his efforts in growing Utah’s mule deer inhabitants by over 100,000 by progressive habitat restoration initiatives, predator administration applications, and strategic translocations. His capability to construct sturdy partnerships with business, authorities companies, tribes, and non-profit organizations shall 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 vital development, and we now have taken nice care to determine the best chief for this pivotal section,” mentioned Jordan Davis, MDF Board Chair. “Greg’s intensive background and expertise shall 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 impression and attain.”
“I’m really honored to step into the function of CEO on the Mule Deer Basis, a company I’ve lengthy admired. I eagerly anticipate working alongside the MDF staff to advance our efforts in boosting Mule Deer and Blacktail Deer populations whereas supporting the wants of hunters and all who worth these exceptional 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 pattern. I look ahead to collaborating intently with our devoted employees, authorities companions, and enthusiastic volunteers to revive and maintain the enduring Mule Deer for future generations.”
Kelly Hepler, the interim CEO of MDF, additionally supplied his congratulations and help: “I need to supply 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 look ahead to working with Greg for a seamless transition in October. My time because the interim CEO has been an honor, and I need to specific my appreciation and humble respect to the entire excellent staff on the Basis.”
