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Mission Statement

To restore, protect and manage the state's natural, historical and cultural resources for current and future generations using creative approaches and solutions based on science, collaboration and respect for all the communities and interests involved.

Contact Information

SECRETARY
Mike Chrisman

UNDERSECRETARY
Karen Scarborough

Deputy Secretary and Chief Counsel
Kirk Miller
Deputy Secretary for Climate Change and Energy
Anthony Brunello
Deputy Secretary for Communications
Sandy Cooney
Deputy Secretary for External Affairs
Todd Ferrara
Deputy Secretary for Legislation
Chris Mowrer
Deputy Secretary for Water Policy
Joe Grindstaff

Assistant Secretary for Administration and Finance (Small Business Liaison)
Patrick Kemp
Assistant Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy
Brian Baird

Deputy Assistant Secretary
Cindy Darling
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Bonds and Grants
Bryan Cash

Assistant Director for Communications
Alicia McGee
Acting Assistant General Counsel
Mary Akens
Agency Technology Officer
John Ellison
Coastal Grants and Wetlands Coordinator
Chris Potter
Legislative Coordinator
Naomi Cooper

Oceans Program Policy Analyst
Amy Boone
Ocean Protection Council Executive Policy Officer
Drew Bohan
Ocean Protection Council Program Manager
Valerie Termini

MLPA Executive Director
Ken Wiseman
MLPA Program Manager
Melissa Miller-Henson

Grants Administrators
Cyndy Young
Dana Brazelton
Laurie Heller
Leah Northrop
Linda Smith
Penny Harding
Polly Escovedo