San Antonio, TX (April 3, 2026) – Arboretum San Antonio (ASA), a new 188-acre arboretum that will showcase the landscape heritage of South Texas, has selected strategic fundraising professional Logan Bartlett as Chief Development Officer. He brings considerable experience in leading major gift campaigns, capital initiatives, and institutional fundraising strategies.
In this role, Bartlett will lead the development and execution of Arboretum San Antonio’s comprehensive fundraising strategy during a pivotal period of organizational growth. Working closely with ASA’s Chief Executive Officer Adriana Quiñones and the Board of Directors, he will build ASA’s development function from the ground up, guiding all advancement efforts to support annual operations, long-term sustainability, and the implementation of the Arboretum’s recently completed Master Plan.
President and CEO, Adriana Quiñones said “Logan Bartlett brings exceptional experience from the University of Texas at Austin, and we are thrilled to welcome him as our Chief Development Officer. We are confident that his leadership and expertise will be instrumental in securing the resources needed to transform Arboretum San Antonio into a world-class arboretum for San Antonio and South Texas.”
Most recently, Bartlett served as Director of Development, Foundation Relations at The University of Texas at Austin, where he led strategic proposal development and relationship building efforts with foundations, corporations, and individual donors. His work supported large-scale, cross-institutional initiatives and advanced funding for environmental sustainability, education, and community impact.
Previously, he held development and donor engagement roles at St. Edward’s University and The University of Texas Libraries, where he partnered closely with executive leadership and boards, managed donor portfolios, and helped strengthen philanthropic culture through annual giving programs, leadership engagement, and campaign coordination.
Chief Development Officer, Logan Bartlett said “I am honored to serve as the first Chief Development Officer for Arboretum San Antonio and excited for the opportunity to help grow this vision into one of the premier arboretums in the country.”
Bartlett holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Studies from The University of Texas at Austin and has participated in international study and Spanish immersion programs. He brings a strong commitment to mission-driven work and a passion for leveraging philanthropy to build enduring institutions that serve communities and the environment. He assumed his responsibilities as Arboretum San Antonio’s Chief Development Officer on February 23, 2026.
Arboretum San Antonio engaged Kittleman & Associates to conduct a search for its Chief Development Officer. Kittleman & Associates is a national executive search firm that specializes in the recruitment of CEOs for nonprofit organizations. It recruits leaders for the entire nonprofit sector including public gardens and arboreta, conservation organizations, and foundations across the country. Kittleman has a deep background in Texas, having worked on executive searches in every major market in the state, with a significant presence in the San Antonio community. For more information, visit https://www.kittlemansearch.com/
Arboretum San Antonio is a new and dynamic nonprofit association committed to environmental conservation, community engagement, and celebrating South Texas’ rich natural and cultural heritage. The organization recently completed a one-year master planning process
that envisions a one-of-a-kind arboretum connected to the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System, expanding access to safe, green spaces and enhancing regional connectivity. The Arboretum is envisioned as a revitalizing sanctuary for the community and a destination for visitors from across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit www.arboretumsa.org.
