Forest Preserve District of Kane County Executive Director Monica Meyers has retired after 18 years in the position and has accepted a volunteer position with the district.
Meyers’ last day in office was Dec. 29.
“When I look back over the 18 years, the biggest changes I see are the growth in our land holdings, the increase in administrative standards as well as staff specialties, how we’ve met the needs of the community, and our overall land restoration. You don’t see the changes year to year, but when I look back to the early 2000s, there are major differences,” she said in a news release.
Meyers’ work was acknowledged at the Forest Preserve District Commission’s meeting Dec. 12. Forest Preserve District President Christopher Kious read a resolution of commendation that lauded Meyers’ accomplishments as executive director.
Former Director of Natural Resources Benjamin Harbethur was promoted to executive director to replace Meyers.
For information on the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, visit kaneforest.com.