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BH Parks Conservator Resigns

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A two year tenure for the head of the Benton Harbor Parks & Recreation Conservancy has come to a sudden end, as the organization announces today the resignation of Stephannnie Harvey-Vandenberg immediately.

The Executive Committee of the Conservancy says that Harvey-Vandenberg stepped away for personal reasons and the departure is immediate. Walt Pullins is Executive Director of Environment of Care and Hospitality Services at Lakeland Health. He has been named Interim President while the Board begins its search for a permanent successor to Mrs. Harvey-Vandenberg.
 
In a statement released by the Conservancy, Stephannnie says, “It has been an honor and a privilege to beautify this wonderful city.”  She adds, "I am proud of the strides that the Conservancy has made towards improving local parks and green spaces during my tenure, and am certain that they will enjoy continued success moving forward.”
 
Stephannnie has been with the Conservancy for two years, assuming the role of President in 2013. In her tenure as President, the Conservancy has grown significantly, doing a lot for the Benton Harbor area. Under her guidance, the Conservancy refined its strategic plan and hosted several new and returning events in the city, including the Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony and the Twin Cities Thanksgiving Turkey Trot benefit race. The Conservancy also partnered with local businesses and, coupled with State funding and matching donations, made significant renovations and improvements to Union Park during Stephannnie’s presidency.
 
Pullins says, “The Board is extremely thankful for Stephannnie’s time and dedication over the last several years.”He adds, “The Conservancy has thrived under her leadership. We understand and sympathize with her decision to step down from the Presidency and wish her the best in her future endeavors.”
 
The Benton Harbor Parks and Recreation Conservancy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the management and improvement of thirteen parks in the City of Benton Harbor. The Conservancy seeks to engage with local residents and community partners to expand local recreation opportunities.

The photo accompanying this story at Moody on the Market.com is from Robert Piner, sign maker with Revolution Design who created the sign for the Parks & Recreation Conservancy for placement at the Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park this spring. 

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