Anderson to step down from Trail Conservancy role

The Trail Conservancy has announced that CEO Heidi Anderson will step down from her position at the end of the year. She has not announced what her next role will be. In the interim, COO Hanna Cofer will serve in the top spot for the nonprofit organization that oversees the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, which also includes 300 acres of parkland that make up Town Lake Metropolitan Park. The conservancy plans to post a permanent job listing for the position in the coming months, according to a Nov. 2 announcement. Austin Business Journal’s latest data showed the nonprofit had $2.6 million in revenue in 2020. “Heidi’s remarkable leadership not only shaped the present state of The Trail Conservancy but also laid a strong foundation for its future,” Board Chair Andy Austin said in a prepared statement. “Her dedication to enhancing the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail has been nothing short of inspirational. While we will miss her greatly, we are excited for the next chapter and remain committed to preserving this treasured community asset.”