Randy Young
J. Randy Young is a former executive director of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. Young was appointed executive director on May 30, 1985. He retired on July 31, 2016.[1][2]
Biography
Young began working for the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission in 1971, when he was hired as an entry-level water resources engineer. In 1985, he was appointed as the commission's executive director and held that position under five different governors until his retirement on July 31, 2016.[1][2]
Education
- B.S. in Agricultural Engineering, University of Arkansas
- M.S. in Environmental Engineering, University of Arkansas[1]
Political career
Director of Natural Resources (1985-2016)
Young was appointed executive director of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission on May 30, 1985. He retired from the position on July 31, 2016.[1][2]
Young spent his entire career at the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. Before becoming executive director, Young was a deputy director and chief engineer. He has also worked for the commission as a water resources engineer.[1]
NASCA (1999-2000)
Young was president of the National Association of State Conservation Agencies from 1999 to 2000, and has served as chairman and secretary-treasurer of the Interstate Council on Water Policy.[3]
He also served on the Arkansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Compact, Arkansas Pollution Control & Ecology and Arkansas Water Well Construction Commissions.[3]
Appointments
1985
Young was appointed as executive director of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission by then-Gov. Bill Clinton (D) in 1985.[3]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Arkansas PC&E Commission, "About Us: Executive Director," accessed August 25, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Agricultural Council of Arkansas, "ANRC Director Randy Young to Retire July 31st," July 18, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, "Executive Director J. Randy Young P E," accessed May 22, 2012
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Arkansas Executive Director of Natural Resources Commission 1985-2016 |
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