RMEF Announces Promotions, Adds Positions Supporting Continued Growth

Posted on: Aug 14, 2024

MISSOULA, Mont. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce key promotions and new staff positions as the hunter-based, conservation group continues to flourish. 

 

Jennifer Doherty has been promoted to the role of managing director of mission operations while Riza Lesser has been promoted to the newly created position of managing director of brand & communications. 

 

Jenn and Riza bring experience and valued skillsets to the executive team that strengthen our organizational leadership, says RMEF President and CEO Kyle Weaver. These promotions, in conjunction with the new positions, apply leadership and greater staff resources in key areas to advance our mission of ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.

 

Doherty now serves as a member of the executive team and oversees RMEFs mission operations including land conservation and access, habitat enhancement, wildlife management and hunting heritage. She joined RMEF in 2004 and most recently served as the director of lands. 

 

In her new role, Lesser also serves as a member of the executive team and is responsible for leading RMEF brand and communications including digital media and content, brand creative, and communications. She joined the RMEF staff in 2021 as managing director of marketing. 

 

Currently, RMEF is seeking qualified candidates for these key positions: managing director of marketing and partnerships, director of membership and regional development director southwest. Soon, additional employment opportunities will be announced in the mission, brand and communications, and internal operations departments as well. Be sure to check here regularly for details on employment opportunities with RMEF. 

 

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: 

Founded in 1984 and fueled by hunters, RMEF has conserved more than 8.9 million acres for elk and other wildlife. RMEF also works to open and improve public access, fund and advocate for science-based resource management, and ensure the future of Americas hunting heritage. Discover why Hunting Is Conservation at rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.