With nearly 20 years in public land and natural resource management at the U.S. Forest Service, Adam Bianchi brings seasoned leadership, innovation and collaborative conservation to his 2025 appointment as General Superintendent of the Forest Preserves of Cook County, nominated by President Toni Preckwinkle and approved by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners.

Previously, as District Ranger for Colorado’s Dillon Ranger District in the White River National Forest, General Superintendent Bianchi oversaw 312,000 acres, including wilderness areas, reservoirs, 14 campgrounds and four renowned ski resorts. He led strategic planning to balance environmental protection with recreation, secured funding through creative partnerships, and helped guide policies for the broader 2.3 million-acre forest.

Since joining the Forest Service in 2008, General Superintendent Bianchi has served in California, Michigan and Colorado. An Iowa State University graduate, his accolades include the 2022 U.S. Forest Service Chief Honor Award and the 2023 Forester’s Ranger District of the Year.

Now overseeing more than 70,000 acres in Cook County, General Superintendent Bianchi leads efforts to preserve native habitats, foster community connections and promote equitable access to nature through hundreds of public programs and events.