Endowment Completes Staffing Plan
Carlton Owen, President of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment), today announced the final addition that completes a months-long process to broaden the organization’s team. “With Alan McGregor’s decision to join us effective May 1st, the Endowment is well positioned to continue its growth as the nation’s leading public charity focusing exclusively on sustainable forestry and the needs of rural forest-rich communities.”
McGregor, a seasoned rural development professional, comes to the Endowment in the role of Vice President with lead responsibility for the community aspects of programmatic growth and implementation. He is the former Executive Director of the Southern Rural Development Initiative in Asheville, North Carolina; was past Executive Director of the Sapelo Foundation (the family foundation established by R.J. Reynolds’ oldest son); and is the former founder and Executive Director of the Fund for Southern Communities.
In commenting on the Endowment staff team, Chairman of the Board Mack Hogans said, “For an organization of our size, scope and early-stage development, we are indeed fortunate to have one of the most senior and experienced teams in the nation.”
