Shawn Cochran named Forest Supervisor

Regional Forester Frank Beum has selected Shawn Cochran as the new permanent Forest Supervisor for Black Hills National Forest. Cochran has served the last five years as Forest Supervisor on the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. He replaces acting forest supervisor Ivan Green.

Cochran reports to the Black Hills National Forest effective Jan. 14, 2024.

"We are happy that Shawn has accepted the position of Forest Supervisor on the Black Hills," said Beum. "Keeping the important work of the Black Hills National Forest moving forward and meeting the commitments to our communities, Trib...