"The group’s board named Loren Blackford as its executive director after the organization ousted former leader Ben Jealous." 

"The Sierra Club has hired one of its longtime leaders to serve as executive director as the organization seeks stability after the tumultuous ouster of its former boss, Ben Jealous.

The group’s board unanimously voted Saturday to hire Loren Blackford, who has held a variety of senior roles at the Sierra Club, as the organization’s executive director, the nonprofit announced.

The move to install Blackford — who has served as interim executive director since the board fired Jealous in August — comes after years of internal turbulence and leadership drama at the iconic environmental group."

Robin Bravender reports for E&E News September 15, 2025. [2]