Lenzo's educational background is in forest resource management, enhanced by a master's from Columbia in bilingual science education. He has also worked internationally with the Peace Corps in Honduras, and more recently with the Mexican government on projects related to fire. He started his USDA career in 1977 and worked extensively for both the Forest Service and Job Corps. "I really enjoyed working with the Job Corps and helping young people," he said. "I'm also proud of the work I've done for the Forest Service, especially partnerships with communities, and helping employees develop, fulfill and advance in their professional careers."
Honduras RPCV Steve Lenzo returns to Chadron Forest Service post
Lenzo returns to Chadron Forest Service post
By Record Staff Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Caption: Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands supervisor Jane Darnell welcomes Steve Lenzo, the new deputy supervisor for the regional agency office.
Former deputy director of the Pine Ridge Job Corps center, Steve Lenzo, has returned to Chadron to take the position of deputy supervisor of the Nebraska National Forests & Grassland (NNF&G).
Lenzo, who was at the Job Corps and lived in Chadron from 1998 through 2007, said in a news release that he is happy to return to Chadron. He left the community to take a job as assistant forest manager and fire staff at Savanna River Forest Service office in New Ellenton, South Carolina.
"It's nice to be back in Chadron," said Lenzo. "I have much familiarity with the NNF&G, having served twice as an Acting District Ranger. I enjoyed these opportunities and found the communities within the NNF&G to be friendly and willing to collaborate and pursue partnerships with the Forest Service. I especially enjoyed working with the local Volunteer Fire Districts."
Lenzo's educational background is in forest resource management, enhanced by a master's from Columbia in bilingual science education. He has also worked internationally with the Peace Corps in Honduras, and more recently with the Mexican government on projects related to fire.
He started his USDA career in 1977 and worked extensively for both the Forest Service and Job Corps.
"I really enjoyed working with the Job Corps and helping young people," he said. "I'm also proud of the work I've done for the Forest Service, especially partnerships with communities, and helping employees develop, fulfill and advance in their professional careers."
"We are excited to bring Steve on board. His educational and professional experiences enhance our opportunities to work with communities and make progress toward our resource goals," said Jane Darnell, Supervisor of the NNF&G.
Lenzo comes to Chadron with his wife, Jenni, and three children. Their son Joe plans to attends University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and their two daughters, Rosie and Nakita will attend Chadron High School this fall.
