Supervisor Named for Nez Perce National Forest

Missoula, Mont.— “I am very pleased to announce that Jane Cottrell-Henifin has been named Forest Supervisor of the 2.2 million-acre Nez Perce National Forest,” said Gail Kimbell, regional forester for the Forest Service's Northern Region.

Cottrell-Henfin is currently the deputy forest supervisor of the Fremont-Winema National Forest in south-central Oregon.

“Jane brings diverse and quality experience to her new assignment in Idaho,” said Kimbell. “She is a westerner with a strong background in forest management.”

“I am excited about moving to Idaho and working on the beautiful Nez Perce Forest,” said Cottrell-Henifin. “I enjoy living in small communities and getting involved in community and school activities and I look forward to hiking, fishing and cross country skiing in the area.”

Cottrell-Henifin spent most of her 24 years with the Forest Service in Oregon and Washington and has been in her current position since 2002. Originally from Tacoma, Washington, she attended Washington State University; earning her Bachelor of Science degrees in Forest Management and Outdoor Recreation Management. She began her career as a forester on the Okanogan National Forest in northern Washington and was district ranger on the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah where she had extensive involvement in the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Jane and her husband, David Henifin, plan to settle with their 13 and 16 year old daughters in the Grangeville area. She will report to her new position mid-January. Acting Supervisor, Steve Williams will return to his duties as deputy supervisor at that time.

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