Jason Ulseth has been named the new executive director of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.
The organization announced the decision Thursday after a vote by its board of directors. Ulseth will take over for Juliet Cohen, who is stepping down to take a job at Cox Enterprises.
A release from the organization said Ulseth has been co-leading it alongside Cohen since 2015. He joined Chattahoochee Riverkeeper in 2008 as technical programs director.
“Jason has demonstrated his strong leadership skills during the past 16 years and is deeply dedicated to the CRK mission,” CRK Board of Directors Co-Chair David Kirkpatrick said. "The Board is thrilled that Jason will continue to lead the organization in providing the quality programs and stewardship of the river that our communities depend on."
The board also promoted Middle Chattahoochee Director Henry Jacobs to the organization's deputy director position. Jacobs has worked with CRK since 2013.
According to its website, CRK's goal is to advocate for and secure the protection of the Chattahoochee River, including its lakes, rivers and watersheds. The organization was founded 1994.
