Chesapeake Bay Commission Names Anna Killius New Executive Director

On January 6, the Chesapeake Bay Commission announced it has selected Anna Killius as its new Executive Director. Killius will lead the organization following the retirement of longtime CBC Executive Director Ann Swanson in November. 

Killius, who most recently served as the advocacy director for the James River Association in Virginia, worked as a Chesapeake Bay Foundation legal intern in CBF’s Richmond office in 2012 while in law school at William & Mary. 

She also served on the legislative staff for Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes handling Chesapeake Bay policy issues and others. 

CBF’s Virginia office has worked closely with Killius and the James River Association on countless issues to improve the health of the river and the Bay. 

Chesapeake Bay Foundation President Hilary Falk issued the following statement-- 

“The Commission chose a terrific person for this position. Anna is a skillful, knowledgeable, and respected partner of CBF and other environmental organizations. She has broad experience with the federal and state legislative processes and will be a tremendous asset leading the Commission’s important work. We look forward to working with Anna.” 

The Chesapeake Bay Commission coordinates with state legislatures and the U.S. Congress to provide information about how legislation and policy could affect the Bay watershed and the ongoing efforts to improve water quality in the nation’s largest estuary. 

Members of the Pennsylvania delegation to the CBC include Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Mifflin), Rep. Michael Sturla (D-Lancaster), Acting DEP Secretary Ramez Ziadeh and G. Warren Elliott, citizen member.

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[Posted: January 6, 2023]  PA Environment Digest