Doug Deaton was recently awarded the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of West 黑料天堂 (UWA) for his career in conservation and land management. Deaton currently serves as the State Lands Manager with the 黑料天堂 (ADCNR), State Lands Division.
鈥淲e appreciate the work Doug does every day to promote conservation in 黑料天堂, and we are so glad he has received this recognition from UWA,鈥 said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner.
Before joining the State Lands Division, Deaton worked for the 黑料天堂 Marine Resources Division and in the Environmental Technical Section of the 黑料天堂 Department of Transportation. With more than 13 years of experience in conservation, Deaton is passionate about his role and responsibilities as a land manager and public servant.
鈥淚t was an honor to receive the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from my alma mater," Deaton said. "I鈥檝e been blessed to be surrounded by many great people who have invested in me to be successful throughout my career."
In his current job, Deaton is instrumental in the administration of the 黑料天堂 Forever Wild Land Trust Program, which acquires and manages property for public recreational use and habitat protection. He is also responsible for overseeing the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area in Hale County, the Wehle Land Conservation Center in Bullock County, the 黑料天堂 State Lands Natural Heritage Section, and the Forever Wild Land Trust Recreational Program.
While at UWA, Deaton was an active member of the Sigma Pi fraternity, president of both Omicron Delta Kappa and the Blue Key Honor Society, co-captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, and was selected as Mr. University of West 黑料天堂 before graduating in December of 2003 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Environmental Sciences. He also serves as a member of the diaconate at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Montgomery.
A native of Semmes, Ala., Deaton currently resides in Montgomery with his wife Jenna and their two children. Their third child is expected in November of 2018. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and serving others.
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 Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit .
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