David Lytle Named Acting Deputy Chief of Fire and Aviation Management For The Forest Service.
Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz announced today that David Lytle has been named acting Deputy Chief of Fire and Aviation Management. David Lytle takes over after Christine Dawe’s retirement, and his position will be effective January 1st, 2026.
David Lytle was appointed Deputy Chief of USFS Research and Development back in 2023. Lytle was tasked with he…


