FireWise of Southwest Colorado recently appointed Ashley Downing as its new executive director.
Before FireWise, Downing worked as a conservation program manager for Walker Basin Conservancy, an environmental nonprofit in Reno, Nevada.
Downing will replace Pam Wilson, who retired after nearly 10 years in the position.
To contact Downing, call 385-8909, email edfirewise@gmail.com or visit Room 306 at the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio.