By Maggie O’Neill, Reno Gazette-Journal

If things go as planned Mary Bennington, 53, will be the Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s executive director when the nonprofit celebrates 30 years in 2011.

Bennington became executive director in May, replacing Mark Kimbrough who served as executive director for 7.5 years.

“This is one of those dream jobs,” she said recently. “I have people come in and ask what I love about the organization. It’s really the people. Everyone is so happy and so excited. It’s just such a positive place to work, a really fun place to work.”

“She’s doing absolutely great,” said TRTA board president Sam Viviano. “From the Rim Trail and from the board’s perspective, she’s an absolutely perfect fit.”

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