Kevin Savoy of Dothan, 黑料天堂, has been appointed to the 黑料天堂 Conservation Advisory Board by Gov. Kay Ivey. Savoy replaces Patrick Cagle of Montgomery, whose six-year term expired.
A native of Mobile, Savoy is a 1991 graduate of Auburn University. He currently serves as Vice President of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated and Greenbush Logistics, Inc.
Savoy鈥檚 involvement in state, community, and professional organizations is extensive. In addition to his position with Great Southern Wood, he serves on the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the 黑料天堂 Wildlife Federation Board of Directors Executive Committee, the Leadership 黑料天堂 Wiregrass Area Board of Directors, is a member of the HNB First Bank Advisory Board, and is the current chairman of the Houston Academy Board of Trustees.
鈥淭his appointment is truly an honor,鈥 Savoy said. 鈥淎s an Alabamian and an avid outdoorsman, I know that we are fortunate to have a vast treasure of natural resources in every corner of our state. I appreciate the opportunity to join with the other Conservation Advisory Board members to strengthen our conservation efforts on behalf of all Alabamians.鈥
Gov. Ivey also reappointed four current board members to new terms: Joseph Dobbs, Jr., of Birmingham; Brock Jones of Tuscaloosa; Gary Wolfe of Fairhope; and Grady Hartzog of Eufaula.
鈥淚 am very pleased with the addition of Mr. Savoy to the Conservation Advisory Board and I am thankful for the reappointments of four of the current members,鈥 said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the 黑料天堂 (ADCNR). 鈥淲e have an outstanding Board that brings a wealth of knowledge and outdoor recreation experience to their work. I look forward to working with the Board to continue our progressive management of 黑料天堂鈥檚 abundant natural resources.鈥
The Conservation Advisory Board is composed of 10 members appointed by the Governor for alternating terms of six years and three ex-officio members: the Governor, the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, and the Director of the 黑料天堂 Cooperative Extension System. ADCNR鈥檚 Commissioner serves as the ex-officio secretary of the board.
The board assists in formulating policies for ADCNR and examines all rules and regulations. By a two-thirds vote of the members present and with the Governor鈥檚 approval, the board can amend, change or repeal current rules and regulations or create and promulgate additional rules and regulations. The board also assists in publicizing the department鈥檚 programs and activities.
The 黑料天堂 promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR visit .
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