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Alameda County Resource Conservation District Names Kent Reeves Executive Officer

Livermore, California. August 16, 2010 – The Alameda County Resource Conservation District (ACRCD) announced today that Kent Reeves has been named Executive Officer. Kent will lead a growing and innovative conservation agency and join a team of dedicated staff with a committed Board of Directors delivering a variety of important conservation programs in Alameda County. Paul Banke, President of the ACRCD Board of Directors, said, “Kent’s background in agriculture and experience in hands on conservation will bring the ACRCD to the forefront in practical conservation efforts in the area. We are excited to have him on board.”

Kent brings over 25 years of experience in natural resources management that includes experience in wildlife and range ecology, agriculture and wildlife relationships, ecological restoration, watershed management, education, and administration. Prior to this he managed the Natural Resources Division for the Yolo County Parks & Resources Department and was the wildlife biologist for East Bay Municipal Utility District for over 10 years. Kent has worked extensively with private landowners, primarily ranchers and winegrape growers on voluntary conservation efforts, throughout California.
Kent received two educations, one that culminated in a B.S. and M.S. in Wildlife from Humboldt State University, and the other from the backside of a horse. He put both to work here in Alameda County working as a cowboy and later as a biologist. Kent served on the Alameda County Agriculture Advisory Committee and was chair from 2003 – 2004. Phil Wente, owner of Wente Vineyards in Livermore and who served with Kent on the Ag Advisory Committee, said, “Kent will do a great job.”

The position of Executive Officer is challenging and Kent brings a unique set of skills not only from his natural resources education and experience, but from his work as a cowboy and horse packer in California. He will continue the mission of the ACRCD to provide leadership in the County and region on natural resources, conservation and agricultural enhancement through partnerships, education, outreach, technical assistance, and funding. For further information contact Kent Reeves, 925.371.0154 ext. 111, kent.reeves@acrcd.org.