February 15, 2005

WPC Board Elects New President and CEO

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) announces the election of Dennis McGrath as its new president and chief executive officer.

McGrath has a distinguished career at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) with more than 20 years of service to TNC's regional, national and international programs. Most recently, McGrath served as Acting Director of External Affairs in TNC's Washington, D.C. office responsible for maintaining government partnerships and international alliances to advance conservation policy and secure program funding.

“Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has a rich history and outstanding national reputation for conserving land and places of special and unique interest,” said McGrath. “I am honored and pleased to join the Conservancy in advancing its commitment to preserving a natural environment that maintains its natural diversity, resiliency and beauty. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is a leader in recognizing that to achieve sustainable conservation, humankind and nature must co-exist. The Conservancy's focus on connecting people to the natural world makes it unique among conservation and environmental organizations.”

McGrath's appointment, which was approved by a unanimous vote of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's Board of Directors, will become effective April 11.