Brown to Continue as ATFS Field Operations Director
The American Tree Farm System now has a national
representative located in the field.
After nearly four years in the national office, Stephanie Brown has returned
to
Brown began her tenure with the American Forest Foundation
in September of 2000 as ATFS Deputy Director.
In February 2004, she was promoted to ATFS National Director, but
shortly thereafter, family concerns prompted her to make the difficult decision
to leave her leadership position to return to
As Director of Field Operations, Brown works directly with State Tree Farm Committees to help their programs run smoothly. She continues to lead AFF efforts with inspectors and volunteer leadership training. Additionally, Stephanie is the national office liaison working with local committees to plan the annual National Tree Farmer Convention. And, like most employees, her new job description contains the familiar phrase “other duties as assigned.”
Although working from a different location, Brown is still an integral part of the team that runs ATFS at the national level. She leads some team efforts and participates in others. Through a high speed Internet connection, she maintains a virtual presence in the national office, readily sharing access to computer files and conversing with staff throughout each workday. When traveling, she will be available via cell phone and can check email at most destinations.
