Episode Details

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses a significant leadership change at Tree Trust, a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization known for its impactful community work. The organization has announced the departure of its Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jared Smith, who will be leaving on November 20, 2025, to join a faith-based organization. During his tenure, Smith led Tree Trust through substantial growth and transformation, enhancing its Career Pathways, Community Forestry, and Landscape Services divisions. His leadership helped establish Tree Trust as a respected entity within the community, strengthening relationships with various stakeholders and expanding the organization's mission to nearly ten million dollars.

With Smith's departure, Board Chair Michael Huntington has been given full authority and oversight of day-to-day operations on an interim basis. Huntington emphasized the organization's commitment to maintaining continuity in its programs and services, ensuring that the focus remains on the communities and people they serve. The search for a new executive director is currently underway, with an emphasis on finding a leader whose skills align with Tree Trust's mission, vision, and values. For more information about Tree Trust and its initiatives, visit their website at Tree Trust.