Laura Garner

GREENVILLE, S.C – Laura Garner has joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities as Development Director. The Endowment is the nation’s largest public charity dedicated to serving the forestry sector and Garner will use her extensive knowledge to lead its capital resources to keep the nation’s working forests working, ensuring their advancement for generations to come. “We are thrilled that Laura has joined the Endowment team,” said Pete Madden, Endowment president and chief executive officer. “Her background across the natural resources landscape mixed with her business development experience make her a tremendous asset to our team. We look forward to seeing the new ways in which she supports our work to advance transformative change for the health and vitality of our working forests and forest-reliant communities.” Garner brings more than 30 years of investor relations, business development, and marketing experience to the Endowment.