New Boss at MDC

[Brian Jones]

Posting as a FYI only............

 

Conservation Commission names Sara Parker Pauley as Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation

A Missouri native, Pauley brings a wide range of public and private sector experience to the position.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Conservation Commission has selected Sara Parker Pauley as the ninth director of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), effectiveNov. 1, 2016.

“As a lifelong conservationist, hunter, and outdoorswoman, Sara Parker Pauley appreciates and understands the value of Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife resources,” said Conservation Commission Chair Dave Murphy. “Sara has a breadth of experience and a proven track record of success to lead the Department.”

“I look forward to this opportunity the Commission has entrusted me with,” Pauley said. “I began my career working for the Department and I look forward to working with the staff, dedicated volunteers, and committed partners to lead this agency into the future.”

MDC protects and manages the fish, forest, and wildlife resources of the state, and provides opportunities for citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. Pauley replaces Robert Ziehmer, who resigned in July to work in the private sector. She is the first female director in the Conservation Department’s 79-year history.

"Sara Parker Pauley is an excellent and well-qualified choice as Conservation Director," said Gov. Jay Nixon. "I've had the great pleasure to hunt and fish with Sara several times, and I've seen first-hand her respect and love of the outdoors. With her significant management experience, she is poised and prepared to take the best state conservation department in the U.S. to even greater heights, especially in getting even more young people involved in the outdoors."

Since December 2010, Pauley has served as the Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Pauley previously worked as a project manager for D.J. Case & Associates, a natural resources communications firm. She worked with federal and state agencies on policy development, marketing, and environmental compliance. From 2001 to 2005, Pauley served as the deputy director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. She also served as chief of staff to former Missouri House Speaker Steve Gaw.

Pauley has been an executive committee and board member of the Conservation Federation of Missouri. She was a member of the board of the American National Fish & Wildlife Museum, where she served as director of conservation programs. She has published a number of articles on wildlife and natural resources management.

A native of Columbia, Pauley received both her law degree and her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri - Columbia, and did post-graduate studies in Australia as a Rotary Fellow. She was an instructor at the University of Missouri's School of Natural Resources, where she taught a course in natural resource policy and administration.

[fishinwrench]

A hunting/fishing buddy of Nixon's ?

Greeeaat.  

[Jerry Rapp]

For what it is worth, her husband is Scott Pauley, a very good tournament fisherman in Missouri.

[Brian Jones]

2 hours ago, Jerry Rapp said:

For what it is worth, her husband is Scott Pauley, a very good tournament fisherman in Missouri.

I wondered if there was a connection there Jerry.

[Old plug]

Well she was head of DNR and they have been bo help what so ever in getting sewers down here at LOZ. They almost act like they do not want sewers down here. 

 

[jdmidwest]

Wow, that came on pretty fast.  Wonder what the DNR is gonna do.

[Old plug]

Tell you one thing whoever is the new  attorney genersl will get earful form me. I do not care who runs DNR.  Here in our sewer district we have some people not paying their sewer bills. Water  and sewers are not in system here. If You  shut off the  sewers  there can be a backup. DNR told our sewer district that they were responsible for the back up if they shut off the sewers for nonpayment of bill. I cannot see how they can be held libal  for someone else who refuse to pay their bill. 

 

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[awhuber]

She sure likes to buy land!

[Terrierman]

On ‎9‎/‎28‎/‎2016 at 8:28 PM, jdmidwest said:

Wow, that came on pretty fast.  Wonder what the DNR is gonna do.

DNR director is a political appointment.  Sara was gone there on November 9.  MDC director is not a political job (well, at least technically).  She'll be fine at MDC if you ask me.  I've known her professionally for a long time.  The big challenge she faces at MDC is getting the 1/8 cent conservation sales tax continued.  I wish her every success at that and all the other things a director gets the pleasure of dealing with on a daily basis.

The best thing MDC got was a seasoned professional.  Win win again, IMHO.

[MOPanfisher]

I don't think there will be a problem keeping the 1/8th% sales tax for MDC.  Lots of us like to complain about what MDC does, or does not do, and there is always room for improvement, but when we look around at other states we realize we have it pretty good on the conservation side of things.