Arnold leads the Foundation. He joined us after serving as General Superintendent of the Forest Preserves of Cook County for 13 years. Arnold made notable strides in guiding the Preserves to being a more transparent, accountable, and strategic agency.
He helped increase tenfold the amount of land under active restoration and increased visitors with a focus on inviting a more diverse audience to enjoy the Preserves.
A thoughtful and engaged leader, he has a long history in public service including serving as a Director in the Office of Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago, Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development for the City of Chicago, and in leadership roles with the Chicago Park District. Randall holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago.Â
A lifelong Chicagoan, Arnold enjoys exploring our rich and diverse local natural areas and traveling with his family.