April 15, 2026
The American Mountaineering Society Board of Administrators is happy to announce the appointment of Clare Zlatic Blankemeyer as Interim Government Director, efficient instantly.
Clare brings in depth nonprofit management expertise to the position and has supported quite a few nonprofit organizations by means of management transitions through her consulting agency, blankspace. Her background makes her uniquely suited to information AHS by means of this era because the Board conducts a nationwide seek for a everlasting Government Director, which is predicted to conclude later this yr.
AHS’s packages and advocacy work will proceed with out interruption. The group, celebrating its fiftieth yr this yr, is making ready for a landmark summer season season, together with Nationwide Trails Day® on June sixth and exceptionally-attended Volunteer Holidays.
“The psychological and bodily advantages of city mountaineering have been deeply impactful to me,“ stated Zlatic Blankemeyer. “I’m honored to step into this position and help the mission of the American Mountaineering Society throughout this transition.”
“I’m privileged to function Board Chair as we welcome Clare and information AHS by means of its fiftieth anniversary transition. The long run is vivid. We’re seeing robust progress in our signature packages and are properly positioned, with interim management in place, to satisfy growing demand for public land preservation,” stated Chuck Frank, Board Chair.
For questions on this transition, please contact Clare Zlatic Blankemeyer at clareblankemeyer@americanhiking.org.
