Press Release | Energy and Environmental Affairs | February 5, 2020
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides today announced several senior personnel appointments, naming Jim Montgomery as Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Patrick Woodcock as Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), and Shaun Santos as the Colonel of the Massachusetts Environmental Police.
“Each of these appointments will allow the Baker-Polito Administration to continue building a clean energy future for Massachusetts residents while protecting and preserving the Commonwealth’s environment for future generations,” said EEA Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “Jim and Patrick have been serving in their positions in acting roles, and their leadership over the past several months has made it clear that they are the best choice to advance the missions of their respective agencies. Drawing on years of experience, including his work on specialized units, Shaun possesses the qualifications and leadership skills that will give him the ability to effectively lead the Environmental Police.”
“I am truly honored to work with the Baker-Polito Administration and to carry on the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission to protect, promote, and enhance the state parks system for residents and visitors to enjoy,” said DCR Commissioner Jim Montgomery. “By working closely with Secretary Theoharides, it is my hope that we will continue to ensure a high level of access is provided for all to experience the Commonwealth’s impressive natural, cultural, and recreational resources for years to come.”
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