Chris Beutler Joins Lincoln Parks Foundation Leadership Team
Lincoln Parks Foundation (www.lincolnparks.org) is excited to announce Chris Beutler has joined the leadership team as of January 1.
“Chris brings to us a wealth of knowledge of our history and programs, a deep passion for parks and recreation, and the energy to help us get our story out into the community. He will be meeting with our longtime and loyal donors, updating them on our current projects and working with them on planned and estate giving. We are excited that Chris will continue his service to Lincoln with our organization,” said Executive Director Maggie Stuckey-Ross.
Beutler was one of the first fundraisers for the foundation, hired in 2002 to coordinate the “Restore the Gem” campaign for renovations at the Sunken Gardens. He was mayor of Lincoln from 2007-2019, and was the longest serving mayor in Lincoln’s history. Prior to his service as mayor, Beutler represented central Lincoln’s 28th Nebraska legislative district, winning election in 1978 and re-election in 1982. He resigned in 1986 and was re-elected in 1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002.
The Lincoln Parks Foundation enlists the help of individuals, corporate donors, and other charitable foundations in their efforts to sustain and improve the excellent parks system in Lincoln. To learn more, go online to www.lincolnparks.org.