Renny Grilz, PAg (Distinguished)

Renny W. Grilz, PAg (Distinguished) serves as the Incident Commander for TREX and is the Director of Conservation for the Meewasin Valley Authority, as well as the Managing Partner of the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange (CPPFE). As the leader of both Meewasin's prescribed fire program and CPPFE, Renny has played a pivotal role in advancing prescribed fire training, research, partnership development, and knowledge sharing across the Canadian Prairies. A Distinguished Agrologist with more than 30 years of experience in conservation, he specializes in prescribed fire, ecological restoration, invasive species management, targeted grazing, and native seed development. Through his leadership, CPPFE has grown into a collaborative network that strengthens prescribed fire capacity across Canada and the Great Plains of the United States. Passionate about restoring resilient prairie landscapes while reducing wildfire risk and supporting healthy communities, Renny is recognized for his ability to bring people together, build meaningful partnerships, and mentor the next generation of fire practitioners. His extensive experience, strategic leadership, and commitment to landscape stewardship make him exceptionally well suited to lead TREX as Incident Commander.