Kerry Hecker

Kerry Hecker serves as the Deputy Operations Chief for TREX and brings extensive experience in prairie ecosystem management, prescribed fire, and collaborative conservation. Based in Saskatchewan, she leads the management of Last Mountain Lake and Stalwart National Wildlife Areas, overseeing habitat conservation, prescribed fire programs, invasive species management, grazing operations, ecological monitoring, infrastructure projects, and public engagement initiatives. A founding member of the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange (CPPFE), Kerry serves as an Incident Commander within the prescribed fire program, ensuring crews are trained, prepared, and equipped to safely implement fire as a critical ecological process. Originally trained as an entomologist and botanist, with a Master of Science from Carleton University, she has built a career focused on prairie ecology and fostering meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, land managers, and the public. Her broad leadership experience, technical expertise, and dedication to conservation make her an invaluable member of the TREX Incident Management Team.