June 2005: The Washtenaw Land Trust has announced that Suzie Heiney has been named Operations Manager.

In this new position, Suzie will be responsible for overall office and financial management. She will also serve as point person for Board of Directors meetings and coordination of related activities.

"As the Land Trust grows, it's important that we utilize all of Suzie's skills to ensure that we are able to effectively achieve our land preservation mission," said Susan Lackey, Executive Director of the Land Trust.

Suzie joined WLT in April 2003, after working as an information technology manager with Accenture. Suzie has a bachelor's degree in business from Kalamazoo College, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Her involvement with land-use issues includes volunteer work with the Sierra Club-Huron Valley Group, MSU Extension's Citizen Planner certification, and coursework with the Huron River Watershed Council. Suzie lives in the historic district of downtown Ypsilanti with her husband, Bob Heiney.

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About the Washtenaw Land Trust:
The Washtenaw Land Trust is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization that protects natural areas and working farms throughout Washtenaw, Jackson, and Ingham Counties.

Washtenaw Land Trust
info@washtenawlandtrust.org
734-302-LAND(5263)