DONALD W. KRANENDONK

Experienced Community Focused leader with more than 20 years of leadership in parks and recreation management, public lands management, and intergovernmental relationships. Known for visionary leadership, strengthening teams, and delivering steady, reliable results while managing multimillion dollar budgets and representing organizations in complex, high-visibility environments. Leads by example with integrity, committed to serving families and diverse communities while fostering a cohesive team culture focused on service and responsibility.

• Managed a $7M recreation and lands budget overseeing 1,000+ land use permits and diverse public-use facilities.
• Led and developed 30+ professionals across recreation, lands, wildlife, and emergency response operations.
• Directed large-scale recreation operations at Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, serving 2M+ visitors annually and overseeing 43 campgrounds, 100+ miles of trails, 3 marinas, 3 major resorts, and 5 additional permitted resorts and outfitter partners supporting regional tourism and public access.
• Guided multi-million-dollar campground and facility renovations from planning and design through contractor oversight and project completion.
• Designed and implemented an automated outfitter and guide lottery system, modernizing permitting processes and improving transparency and efficiency.
• Represented organizations before elected officials, municipal leaders, chambers of commerce, and regional agencies in high-visibility public settings.
• Directed workforce development initiatives serving 500+ employees annually while managing a $2.5M operational budget.

NOTABLE LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS

• Regional Forester’s Award for Innovation & Public Service
  Recognized for advancing innovation, strengthening partnerships, and elevating public service performance across the Intermountain Region.
• National Coach & Mentor – U.S. Forest Service (10 Years)
  Selected to mentor and coach emerging leaders nationwide, contributing to succession planning and long-term organizational strength.
• Created First Forest Service E-Commerce Recreation System
  Led development of the agency’s first automated river trip outfitter and guide lottery permitting system, increasing transparency, efficiency, and financial accountability.
• Led 2023 & 2024 National New Employee Orientation
  Directed national onboarding initiatives serving 500+ employees annually, strengthening organizational alignment and leadership readiness.
• Executive Oversight – 500,000-Acre District Operations
  Provided strategic leadership for large-scale recreation and land management programs, supervising 30+ employees and managing multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Directed Multi-Million-Dollar Recreation Capital Projects at the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
  Guided planning and delivery of major campground and recreation facility improvements while maintaining fiscal discipline and uninterrupted public access.

Bryan Bayer

(915) 203 7913

Josh Winkler

(435) 760 0000

jwinkler@blm.gov

Angie Frazier

@usda.gov

(208) 716-0389