National Wildlife Federation Names New Regional Executive Director
RESTON, VA (October 6, 2008) – Tony Caligiuri has joined the National Wildlife Federation as the first Regional Executive Director of NWF’s recently-opened Chesapeake Mid-Atlantic Natural Resource Center in Reston, VA. Caligiuri will lead a staff of wildlife and conservation experts whose work focuses on implementing plans to confront global warming, restore America’s wildlife and connect people to nature.
Caligiuri comes to the National Wildlife Federation from the office of Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD), where he served as chief of staff for 18 years. As chief of staff, Caligiuri managed Rep. Gilchrest’s 22-member staff in five offices and served as Gilchrest’s chief advisor and public spokesman on all political, administrative and legislative matters.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tony Caligiuri to National Wildlife Federation,” said Larry Schweiger, NWF president and CEO. “His long tenure with Congressman Wayne Gilchrest and his devotion to c…
