StateImpact: Wolf To Name John Quigley For DEP, Cindy Dunn For DCNR

StateImpact this morning reports Gov.-Elect Tom Wolf will appoint John Quigley as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection and Cindy Dunn for Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary.

John Quigley

Quigley served as secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources from April 2009 to January 2011. Prior to his appointment, Quigley worked for the agency in several capacities, including overseeing strategic initiatives and operations, and as chief of staff.

During his tenure as secretary, Pennsylvania State Parks were named the Best in the Nation. He also directed agency efforts that have become a national model in helping communities capitalize on their natural resources to improve economic development and quality of life.

Under Quigley’s leadership, Pennsylvania undertook efforts to address the impacts of climate change, including studying the use of biomass as an alternative fuel, the impacts of wind power on wildlife, and storing carbon dioxide in underground geologic formations.

He led a cross-organizational strategic response to Marcellus Shale gas development, including a comprehensive monitoring program to assess the impacts of gas exploration on the state forest.

Quigley has had a diverse career in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, including eight years as the mayor of the City of Hazleton, government relations manager with Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future, and management positions with industry-leading companies.

He is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a degree in Economics, and holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Lehigh University.

Cindy Dunn

Prior to her appointment, Cindy Dunn served as President and CEO of PennFuture, a statewide environmental organization.

Previously, Dunn served as Deputy Secretary of Conservation and Technical Service for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In that capacity, she led DCNR's Conservation Landscape program and oversaw the community conservation partnerships grant program, which provides $30-$60 million annually for conservation and recreation throughout the Commonwealth.

Dunn's leadership posts over more than a decade at DCNR include helming the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation as well as the Office of Communications, Education and Partnerships.

Prior to joining DCNR, Dunn served as the executive director of Audubon Pennsylvania from 1997-2003, and was the Pennsylvania program director for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for 10 years.

Dunn holds a master's degree in biology from Shippensburg University. She and her husband, Craig, reside in Cumberland County. The natural setting around their homestead lends itself to favored hobbies including birding, canoeing, fishing, and hiking.

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