Jack Salo will be acting as interim Executive Director. Jack is a rural advocate and non-profit executive who has worked in South Central New York State for the past 35 years. Jack’s experience includes leading health, human service, and youth development organizations. Until 2021 Jack farmed part-time, primarily raising Dorset Sheep and beef cattle. He is familiar with a number of conservation programs including the Grasslands Reserve Program, Conservation Reserve Program, and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Jack has worked in the forestry sector in multiple capacities and currently owns forest land enrolled in the 480-a tax program. An important principle that has guided Jack’s work is to find ways that healthcare and other sectors can contribute to developing sustainable rural economies that are asset based and build wealth.
He can be reached at jcs549@cornell.edu