WASHINGTON — American Forests, the nation’s oldest nonprofit conservation organization, today announced Hilary Franz as its new president and CEO. A highly accomplished public servant recognized for her success in forest conservation, management, and restoration, her ability to lead organizations through transformative growth, and her innovation in wildfire response and community resilience, Hilary steps into the leadership position at a pivotal time, when American Forests is celebrating its 150th Anniversary and when the nation is confronting unprecedented challenges to its forests. …Working in the public, private and non-profit sectors, Franz has almost three decades’ experience in natural resource conservation and management, serving in local and state government; leading a statewide non-profit organization; and practicing environmental, land use and real estate law. …Franz was twice elected as Commissioner of Public Lands and Head of Washington State’s Department of Natural Resources, a position she held for eight years.