Adé Nelson named as permanent Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Manager
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SALT LAKE CITY – Bureau of Land Management Utah State Director Greg Sheehan announced today that Adé Nelson has been selected as the new monument manager for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. In this position, she will be responsible for the management of nearly 1.87 million-acres of America’s public lands in southern Utah.
“Adé has been very successfully acting in the monument manager role for the last several months, and I am pleased to formally announce her as the permanent selection for this important position,” said Utah State Director Greg Sheehan. “Her ability to listen to partners and stakeholders, along with prior positive accomplishments and results managing complex projects, have given her the knowledge and experience she will need for continued success in this role.”
Adé began her career with the BLM as a project manager where she led and coordinated a variety of efforts ranging from high-profile to smaller scale implementations. She served in the primary leadership position for project teams where she directed, coached and supported employees, facilitating problem solving and collaborative progress to project completion.
“I am excited and honored to have been selected as the new monument manager,” said Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Manager Adé Nelson. “I look forward to continuing to build and maintain positive relationships internally within the Bureau, as well as with BLM stakeholders, Tribal Nations, and local communities that serve as gateways to our public lands.”
Prior to the BLM, Adé worked with Kane County where she served as the public lands and resource coordinator; she also worked with a private engineering and land survey company for several years as a project manager.
When not working, Adé enjoys spending time outdoors with her family; volunteering as a youth sports coach and attending local sporting events.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.