TWRA announces new leader

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has named a new leader. The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously appointed Doug Schoenrock (SHANE-rock) as the agency’s next Executive Director. Schoenrock currently heads the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and is a former national president of Ducks Unlimited. A Middle Tennessee native, Schoenrock says he is excited to return to his roots to advance wildlife conservation. He replaces retiring Director Jason Maxedon, who steps down on November 30th. TWRA Chief Legal Counsel Torrey Grimes will serve as interim director until Schoenrock officially takes over on January 4th.