FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Kohmstedt, jkohmstedt@prairierivers.org, 217-344-2371 ext. 207
PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK NAMES
ELLIOT BRINKMAN NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAMPAIGN — The Prairie Rivers Network Board of Directors announced today that, after a nationwide search, they had appointed Elliot Brinkman as the organization’s new Executive Director. Brinkman, a seasoned member of the staff, assumes this leadership role at a time of significant growth and optimism for the state-wide environmental organization.
“Elliot brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to the organization and our mission to protect water, heal land, and inspire change,” Board of Directors President Jon McNussen said. “While our search yielded many qualified candidates, it quickly became clear to us that the most qualified person was already doing the job and doing it extremely well. His leadership over the last few months as Interim Executive Director made our decision to offer him the Director’s position permanently an easy one.”
Brinkman is no stranger to Prairie Rivers Network. With over eight years of experience as the organization’s Water Resources Specialist, he is well versed in its programs and goals. Last December, he assumed the role of Interim Executive Director, demonstrating a steadfast resolve in ensuring the organization’s strength and stability during the transition.
“I’m excited and humbled to take up the mantle of leadership at Prairie Rivers Network,” Brinkman said. “This organization has been a leader on environmental issues for over 50 years, and with our talented professional staff and strong network of members and supporters, we will honor that legacy as we continue to evolve and expand our work to protect the water, rivers, and wildlife of Illinois.”
As Illinois continues to face environmental challenges like climate change and threats to water and wildlife, Prairie Rivers Network’s commitment to these issues is more important than ever. Despite these challenges, there are tremendous opportunities to contribute to a healthier environment and better quality of life for all Illinois residents.
At Prairie Rivers Network (PRN), we protect water, heal land, and inspire change. Using the creative power of science, law, and collective action, we protect and restore our rivers, return healthy soils and diverse wildlife to our lands, and transform how we care for the earth and for each other. PRN is the Illinois affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation.
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