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RANGELEY — Chris Devine is stepping down after five years as the executive director of the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust.
Devine accomplished much for the trust, including obtaining national accreditation, said a news release from the trust. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission is a prestigious organization that ensures the practices and procedures of a land trust are at the highest level.
The multi-year process “required a tremendous amount of work and coordination to reach the finish line and provides our donors with the confidence their contributions will be managed appropriately,” the release said.
Devine also oversaw the improvement of Cupsuptic Lake Park and Campground, the protection of three additional parcels of land totaling 700 acres, the growth and focus of the EcoVenture youth program, a period of financial stability, the transition from the founding president to a new board president and, “most importantly, put together and managed an amazing staff.”
“Chris has been and continues to be a strong community member, having been instrumental in starting Winterpaloozah including starting a curling league on Haley Pond and teaching skiing at Saddleback Mountain,” the release said.
He will remain with the trust through next spring and assist the board of firectors in the transition to the next executive director.
Devine has worked in the conservation non-profit world for 18 years and has served as an executive director, board and committee member at several organizations.
