Chris Pettit will separate from the agency immediately as the search for a new director begins
EVERETT, WA – The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) announces that Chris Pettit has been asked to leave his position as the SCC executive director effective immediately.
After an internal review of the agency's operations and management, it was determined that Pettit was not meeting the expectations of the position. He has been terminated by the conservation commissioners by a vote taken at the March 16 commission meeting.
The commission appreciates Pettit’s service to SCC and the citizens of Washington state. Pettit was initially appointed director in March 2022.
The search for a new executive director will begin immediately, and SCC is committed to finding a qualified candidate to lead the agency forward. Until then, the commissioners will reconvene soon to choose an interim director well-equipped to lead the agency during this transition period.
Ron Shultz will serve as the temporary interim director of SCC.
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About SCC
The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) is governed by a 10-member board representing governor appointees, state agencies, and conservation districts. The agency supports and distributes funding to conservation districts through programs that promote incentive-based conservation and agricultural viability. Visit our website to learn more about our commission members and commission meetings at scc.wa.gov.
What are conservation districts?
Conservation districts engage people with voluntary actions that keep our air, water, soil, habitats, and farmland healthy for all and serve as community-based hubs of natural resource expertise and funding. They're staffed and led by locals who understand the needs of landscapes and fellow community members that they serve. Each of Washington’s 39 counties is represented by at least one conservation district. Find your conservation district.
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