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Jun 2, 2023 · Jerry Adelmann stays true to his roots, even though the world-trotting conservationist has traveled everywhere from Myanmar to China. “Lockport Prairie,” he answered immediately when I asked his favorite area wild space while we sat in the Openlands office overlooking Washington Street in the Loop. “As a boy, we would drive through for a shortcut.
Gerald “Jerry” W. Adelmann is an American civic and environmental leader. Adelmann served as the director, and later the President and CEO, of Openlands between 1988 and 2023. Previously, he served as the President of The Canal Corridor Association.
Jerry Adelmann, conservationist. Looking for new ways to connect with nature this summer in the Chicago area? We tracked down Openlands President Jerry Adelmann, recipient of the Frances K. Hutchinson Medal for Conservation, to share some ideas with us for new ways and places to get outdoors during our short-lived warm weather months.
Apr 30, 2024 · CHICAGO (April 20, 2023) After 35 years of exceptional and deeply committed leadership at Openlands, Jerry Adelmann, plans to step down from his role as President and CEO this year, the 60th anniversary of the organization.
May 29, 2024 · On May 23, 2024, "Jerry," 81, passed away. Longtime resident of Winnetka, IL., father of five and brother to five, Jerry lived in Delavan, WI and Northbrook, IL. until his death. A competitive swimmer and graduate of South Shore H.S. and U of IL., Jerry set remarkable records in sports and sales.
Jeremy Adelman is the Henry Charles Lea Professor of History and Director of the Global History Lab at Princeton University. Jeremy Adelman has lived and worked in seven countries and four continents.
Nov 25, 2023 · Jerry Adelmann, now President Emeritus of Openlands, attracted most deserved recognition for his 35-year-leadership as President and CEO of the Midwest’s highly regarded conservation organization, with elected officials, community partners, environmental leaders, donors and close friends there to congratulate him on winning the 2023 ...
