Hyatt named executive director of regional land trust
Hyatt, a Tribal citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in government, natural resources and cultural preservation.
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Mainspring Conservation Trust has named Sylva resident Jeremy Hyatt as its new Executive Director.
Hyatt, a Tribal citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in government, natural resources and cultural preservation.
He previously served as Secretary of Operations for the EBCI, overseeing 17 programs, 400 employees and an $80 million budget. His work included developing key infrastructure and recreation projects such as the Fire Mountain Trails. Most recently, he held a development role with the Museum of the Cherokee People.
“These places are where I grew up — the rivers and streams I played in as a child, the trails I rode, and the woods I camped in,” Hyatt said. “I consider myself of this place, so it’s incredible to work with an organization that affirms our shared responsibility for stewarding our environment, cultural heritages, and communities.”
Founded in 1997, Mainspring has conserved thousands of acres of land and working farms, along with miles of streams and riverbanks in the Southern Blue Ridge. With offices in Franklin and Andrews, the nonprofit partners with landowners, agencies, and communities to protect the region’s natural and cultural heritage.
To learn more about the nonprofit, visit mainspringconserves.org.
