Tony Scardina accepted a long-term detail as senior advisor for programs in the office of the under secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, effective Jan. 22. Scardina currently serves as chief of staff for the Office of the Chief.

Jaelith Hall-Rivera accepted the position of chief of staff for the Office of the Chief, effective Jan. 22. Hall-Rivera currently serves as deputy chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry. She permanently replaces Tony Scardina.

John Crockett accepted the position of deputy chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry, effective Jan. 22. Crockett currently serves as an associate deputy chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry. He permanently replaces Jaelith Hall-Rivera.

Beattra Wilson accepted the position of acting associate deputy chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry, effective Jan. 22. She temporarily replaces John Crockett.

Mary Pletcher Rice accepted the position of deputy chief for Business Operations, effective Jan. 22. Pletcher Rice is currently chief executive in the Work Environment and Performance Office. She permanently replaces Tony Dixon, who will serve as regional forester for the Eastern Region (R9).