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08.15.25 FW_ Board of Forestry and Fire Protection names new Executive Officer
.ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:Clerk of the Board To:Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan; Kimmelshue, Tod; Kitts, Melissa; Krater, Sharleen; Little, Melissa; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug Cc:Harvey-Butterfield, Briana; Sjolund, Garrett Subject:FW: Board of Forestry and Fire Protection names new Executive Officer Date:Friday, August 15, 2025 4:38:03 PM Please see Board Correspondence From: California Board of Forestry & Fire Protection <PublicComments@bof.ca.gov> Sent: Friday, August 15, 2025 1:10 PM To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net> Subject: Board of Forestry and Fire Protection names new Executive Officer ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ View this email in your browser California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection names new Executive Officer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2025 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection announced this week the appointment of Tony Andersen as its new Executive Officer. Andersen will lead the Board’s operations and policy implementation, serving as the Board’s lead staff person and liaison between government agencies, stakeholders, and the public. Andersen brings nearly two decades of experience in policy, strategic communications, and government affairs through a range of environmental, forestry, and wildfire-related leadership positions. Most recently, he served as the deputy secretary for communications at the California Natural Resources Agency following an appointed leadership position at CAL FIRE. Andersen has also helped lead post-fire recovery and community rebuilding efforts following Oregon’s most destructive wildfire season on record in 2020 and served in leadership roles with the Oregon Department of Forestry, Portland Water Bureau, and other government leadership roles. “Tony understands the Board’s mission and the challenges facing California’s forests, rangelands, and communities,” said Terry O’Brien, Chair of the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. “His leadership skills, collaborative approach, and ability to navigate complex natural resource policy issues will be invaluable as we continue to advance sustainable forestry and wildfire resilience across the state.” In his new role, Andersen will lead the team that supports the Board’s regulatory and policy agenda, facilitate public engagement, and support coordination on initiatives ranging from forest management to wildfire resilience and land-use planning. “It’s an honor to support the Board in this leadership capacity,” Andersen said. “California’s forests and wildlands are essential to our environment, economy, and way of life. I’m committed to serving the Board, our partners, and California communities to ensure our policies reflect both sound science and the needs of those who depend on these landscapes.” The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is a nine-member board appointed by California’s Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. It is responsible for developing the state’s forest and fire protection policy and adopting regulations that protect and enhance California’s forests and rangelands. For more information about the Board and to stay current on the latest information, please visit the Board’s new website at bof.fire.ca.gov. Media Contact: Tony Andersen, Executive Officer, tony.andersen [at] bof.ca.gov Copyright (C) 2025. All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe