Nonprofit group Desert Botanical Garden names new CEO

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The Arizona-based nonprofit Desert Botanical Garden has named Chris Kline its new president and CEO. Kline previously served as president and CEO of the Arizona Media Association for seven years.

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The DBG was started in 1939 with the goal of preserving the desert landscape. It has since blossomed into 140 acres of conservation land, offers classes such as horticulture, and even has a restaurant on site.

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