Sandy Springs Conservancy Hires New Executive Director

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A new face will soon take over as executive director of Sandy Springs Conservancy.

Linda Bain’s retirement from the post will be effective Dec. 31, and Billy Parrish will take over as the organization’s new executive director.

Bain, who has served as executive director since 2007, announced her retirement in the summer.

According to the organization’s website, Bain plans to spend more time with her family and continue her activism in greenspace conservation throughout the city.

She will also serve as a newly appointed member of the organization’s Board of Directors, Sandy Springs Conservancy said on its Facebook page.

Bain formally introduced Parrish as the organization’s new executive director at the Dec. 1 Sandy Springs City Council meeting. Parrish was also able to greet other city staff members and stakeholders before the Council’s meeting.

He will formally enter the role on Jan. 1, 2016.

Parrish, who serves as principal and senior downtown advisor for BillyParrish Consulting, has also served as director of special projects, director of the Office of Downtown Development and assistant division director with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. He also was the vice president and COO and assistant executive director with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.

”Billy and Linda have already begun the transition, and we could not be happier to welcome Billy to the Sandy Springs Conservancy team,” the organization said.

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Image via Sandy Springs Conservancy