The Alameda County Resource Conservation District (ACRCD) is pleased to announce that Ian Howell has been appointed as the new chief operating officer (COO).
Howell holds a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania and brings over a decade of experience in resource conservation and project management with a deep commitment to advancing sustainable land management practices in Alameda County.
As COO, Howell will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of the ACRCD, working closely with the chief executive officer (CEO) and the project management team.
Howell’s responsibilities include supporting revenue development, serving as the assistant human resources officer, supervising staff and providing strategic oversight for the district’s technical programs. Additionally, he will support the CEO in strategic planning, budgeting and grant management.
Howell has been a resource conservationist with ACRCD for 11 years. He has managed grant-funded programs and contracts with partners such as Alameda Creek Healthy Watersheds, Rangeland Resilience, Carbon Farming, and Compost for Agriculture initiatives. His work has fostered collaboration with public agency partners and private agricultural producers.
The ACRCD Board, CEO and staff congratulate Howell on this well-deserved appointment and are excited to support him in his expanded leadership role.
