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Adam Payne
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Wisconsin Secretary of Natural Resources
Years in office: 2023 - 2023
Predecessor: Preston Cole (Nonpartisan)
Successor: Karen Hyun (Nonpartisan)
Adam Payne was the Wisconsin Secretary of Natural Resources. Payne assumed office on January 3, 2023. Payne left office on November 1, 2023.
Gov. Tony Evers (D) appointed Payne to the position on December 27, 2022, to replace Preston Cole.[1] Payne left office on November 1, 2023.[2]
Biography
Prior to his appointment, Payne served as Sheboygan County administrator.[1]
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| Preceded by Preston Cole |
Wisconsin Secretary of Natural Resources 2023-2023 |
Succeeded by Karen Hyun |
