Lance Cherry Email & Phone Number

Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States

United States

Established in 1938, the Association for Conservation Information (ACI) is a non-profit organization of natural resource communicators. ACI is made up of professionals representing state and federal wildlife conservation, parks, and natural resource agencies, as well as conservation organizations.ACI members play a major role in providing natural resources, environmental, wildlife, and other information and education to the public.ACI trains and informs the staff of member… Show more Established in 1938, the Association for Conservation Information (ACI) is a non-profit organization of natural resource communicators. ACI is made up of professionals representing state and federal wildlife conservation, parks, and natural resource agencies, as well as conservation organizations.ACI members play a major role in providing natural resources, environmental, wildlife, and other information and education to the public.ACI trains and informs the staff of member agencies and provides forums to exchange ideas, new concepts, and to improve skills and craftsmanship for its growing membership of hundreds of agency professionals.My professional involvement:- Began service as Immediate Past President of the Board on July 27, 2023 at the Annual ACI Conference in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada.- Elected to a two-year term as President of the Board on July 28, 2021 at the Annual ACI Conference hosted virtually from New Mexico.- Elected to a two-year term as Vice President of the Board on August 1, 2018 at the Annual ACI Conference in Springfield, MO.- Received the “Spirit of ACI Award” on July 12, 2017 at the Annual ACI Conference in Nashville, IN.- Elected to a two-year term as Secretary of the Board on July 14, 2016 at the Annual ACI Conference in South Lake Tahoe, NV.- Elected to a two-year term as a member of the Board on July 16, 2015 at the Annual ACI Conference in Flagstaff, AZ. Show less

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Manage the diverse statewide programs, budgets, employees, and develops divisional goals and objectives for the agency's Information and Education Division. Develop objectives that are broadly defined by statute, rules and the agency mission and sets direction for educational, informational and public outreach programs of the Department of Game and Fish, ensuring that stakeholders have an understanding of, and an opportunity to participate in, the programs of this agency. This is achieved… Show more Manage the diverse statewide programs, budgets, employees, and develops divisional goals and objectives for the agency's Information and Education Division. Develop objectives that are broadly defined by statute, rules and the agency mission and sets direction for educational, informational and public outreach programs of the Department of Game and Fish, ensuring that stakeholders have an understanding of, and an opportunity to participate in, the programs of this agency. This is achieved directly through communication with the public and oversight of managers and employees who provide information directly to customers through paper, electronic or video communication efforts. It also is achieved through educational and outreach programs that train the public in outdoor skills or introduce the public to wildlife conservation activities, environmental concepts or information. Show less

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Manage and supervise the Information Section of Information and Education (IED) Division through the development and implementation of evaluations, employee action plans, disciplinary memoranda, assignments and ensure employees understand what is expected of them. Ensure staff submits hours, contracts, Federal Aid reports, Requests for Proposals and grants accurately and on time. Track publications production to ensure all publications are accurate and timely, including; The annual report… Show more Manage and supervise the Information Section of Information and Education (IED) Division through the development and implementation of evaluations, employee action plans, disciplinary memoranda, assignments and ensure employees understand what is expected of them. Ensure staff submits hours, contracts, Federal Aid reports, Requests for Proposals and grants accurately and on time. Track publications production to ensure all publications are accurate and timely, including; The annual report, rules and information books, informational brochures, educational literature, strategic plans, informational collateral and presentations. Provide coaching, training, education, creative direction and motivation for a staff of IED program managers. Participate in design, illustration and editing of all IED publications. Manage and maintain equipment and materials needed for IED to function at its highest level. Show less

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

Spearhead implementation of the State Park Division’s marketing strategies. Track results and provide recommendations for successfully achieving the Division’s objectives. Direct, manage, provide creative direction and motivation for a staff of 6 program managers with responsibilities in marketing, public relations, website development and maintenance, community outreach, merchandising and corporate/government partnerships and sponsorships. Prepare and effectively manage the marketing section… Show more Spearhead implementation of the State Park Division’s marketing strategies. Track results and provide recommendations for successfully achieving the Division’s objectives. Direct, manage, provide creative direction and motivation for a staff of 6 program managers with responsibilities in marketing, public relations, website development and maintenance, community outreach, merchandising and corporate/government partnerships and sponsorships. Prepare and effectively manage the marketing section expense and advertising budget. Show less