Governor Perdue Recommends Allen Barnes for EPD Director
Monday, October 26, 2009 |
Contact: Office of Communications 404-651-7774
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“Allen brings a wealth of environmental and management experience to this position,” said Governor Perdue. “His impressive government and academic background ensures he will successfully lead EPD as they continue to be responsible stewards of our most precious natural resources.”
Allen Barnes served as Chief of Staff for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region Four from 2002 to 2005, enabling him to work on the most significant issues in the eight state southeastern region. As Chief of Staff he worked with state environmental directors and with EPA’s senior staff on regulatory, enforcement, permitting, and policy issues. Prior to serving at EPA, Barnes taught natural resource policy and law as an Associate Professor at
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