On September 12, Dauphin County-based Manada Conservancy announced Will Dingman is serving as their new Executive Director.

Will joined the Conservancy staff in early September and has already begun working on land protection, meeting our members, and attending our September events.

Will has worked professionally in the natural resources field for over 30 years. He has a deep history with the Game Commission, having most recently served as a Land Management

Supervisor. 

His experience spans everything from enforcement to land acquisition to developing wildlife management, natural resource protection, and access to the public for thousands of acres of State Game Lands.

He has a B.S. degree in Recreation and Park Management from Penn State and has extensive experience with partnerships, grants and landowner outreach.

Will was drawn to the Conservancy family’s welcoming atmosphere and passionate Board, volunteers, and staff.

He is looking forward to advancing the strategic goals of the Conservancy as well as overseeing operations, personnel, development, and community engagement.

“This is an exciting time to join the team, as we enter into our next twenty-five years.”

Personally, he and his wife, Gretchen, raise goats and cattle as a hobby in Schuylkill County. They enjoy kayaking and other outdoor pursuits that are enhanced by the protection of our natural and agricultural lands.

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Manada Conservancy website.  Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.  Click Here to support their work.

[Posted: September 12, 2022]

9/19/2022