The Board of Directors of Southern Conservation Trust has unanimously selected Chris Doane, a dedicated and proven conservation enthusiast, as their new President and Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made this week by James Yates, Chair of the Board and Senior Construction Manager for Comcast. Doane is replacing Katie Pace Quattlebaum, who served seven years as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director until stepping down in May of 2023. She built the organization from a staff of one to 18 team members during that period. Quattlebaum also grew the number of acres under conservation easement to 55,000 plus.
“Chris’ experience in the areas of leading and building a non-profit like SCT weighed significantly in the Board’s thought process,” according to Yates. “He brings a proven record of building sustainable revenues in the world of conservation. Also, Chris is a visionary and results-oriented. His previous engagements show that collaboration is always at the top of his mindset.”
Doane currently serves as President and Creative Director for The Crezent Agency in Newnan, Georgia. The award-winning marketing agency offers a broad range of consulting services to a diverse client base. Doane and his team have consulted for multiple international brands and hundreds of small businesses, including Hella, Duracell, Yanmar, and Piedmont Hospital. Previously, he held positions with Atlanta American Corporation, Paxton Media Group, and Flint River College.
In the non-profit arena, Doane is the President of SORBA Atlanta (MTB Atlanta). The organization supports conservation and passive green space development at more than 30 sites and 200-plus miles of shared-use trails for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians across the Atlanta region. While President of SORBA Atlanta, the organization has established relationships with 25-plus organizations, including Georgia State Parks, The Army Corps of Engineers, The Southeastern Trust for…
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