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Scottsdale has named Jenna Kohl as its new preserve director officially joining the municipality on Sept. 22.
Ms. Kohl joins Scottsdale following service as the executive director of DC Ranch, where she guided capital improvements, sustainability efforts and operational priorities in close partnership with appointed boards, according to a press release.
Prior to her work at DC Ranch, Ms. Kohl was the community executive officer for Anthem, overseeing operations for the 26,000-resident master-planned community, the release states.
“Jenna’s deep experience in local government and community leadership, paired with her personal passion for the Sonoran Desert, make her an ideal fit for this important role,” Nick Molinari, the city’s senior director of parks & recreation and preserve, said the in release.
As preserve director, Ms. Kohl will oversee the stewardship of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve — a permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat that spans nearly 30,000 acres.
The preserve is home to more than 225 miles of trails and provides residents and visitors with opportunities to connect with the Sonoran Desert through hiking, biking, horseback riding and guided educational programs.
