MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Todd Ockert (559) 904-0551
Del Albright, (209) 304-7693
Date: June 1 2018
ALBRIGHT TO LEAD BLUERIBBON COALITION/SHARETRAILS.ORG
POCATELLO, ID (June 1, 2018) – Sharetrails/BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) Board of Directors formally announced today that Del Albright will serve as Interim Executive Director, overseeing the daily affairs of BRC. Albright is well known to BRC supporters and the broader outdoor community, having been involved in and worked for BRC for over two decades, most recently as the BRC Ambassador.
“I am thrilled that we will have Del leading the organization again while the board finishes the search for Martin Hackworth’s replacement,” said Todd Ockert, President of the ST/BRC Board. “He has exceptional leadership skills from leading firefighters and Army Special Forces teams that he will bring to the helm of Sharetrails/BlueRibbon Coalition,” Ockert explained.
“I am excited to tackle the challenge and lead our great organization,” said Albright. “ST/BRC is the national leader in grassroots recreation advocacy and we will continue our time-tested strategies advancing recreation interests in the most efficient and effective way possible,” Albright promised.
Del Albright has an extensive and diverse background, including service as the BRC Ambassador, as past State Environmental Affairs Coordinator for the California Four Wheel Drive Association, past Board member ST/BRC, and as a member in United Four-Wheel Drive Associations, Friends of the Rubicon, Tread Lightly! and the North American Motorized Recreation Council, and more. Albright holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning. Before Albright “retired” to his present role, he served 26 years in the California Department of Forestry (CalFIRE) and 14 years in military service, including as a U.S. Army Green Beret. More information about Albright is available at www.delalbright.com.
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Sharetrails/The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible recreation, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education, and collaboration among recreationists. www.sharetrails.org
Sharetrails/The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible recreation, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education, and collaboration among recreationists. www.sharetrails.org
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