Franklin’s Mainspring Conservation Trust has named Jeremy Hyatt as its new executive director.
Hyatt, a Tribal citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in government, natural resources, and cultural preservation. He previously served as Secretary of Operations for the EBCI, overseeing 17 programs, 400 employees, and an $80 million budget.
Founded in 1997, Mainspring has conserved thousands of acres of land and working farms, along with miles of streams and riverbanks in the Southern Blue Ridge. With offices in Franklin and Andrews, the nonprofit partners with landowners, agencies, and communities to protect the region’s natural and cultural heritage. To learn more, visit www.mainspringconserves.org.