Department Executive Team

Joel Ferry
Executive Director
joelferry@utah.gov
Joel Ferry was appointed DNR executive director in June 2022 by Gov. Spencer J. Cox. He leads an agency of about 2,000 employees from eight divisions and two offices. read more
joelferry@utah.gov
Joel Ferry was appointed DNR executive director in June 2022 by Gov. Spencer J. Cox. He leads an agency of about 2,000 employees from eight divisions and two offices. read more

Nathan Schwebach
Deputy Director
nathanschwebach@utah.gov
Nathan Schwebach joined DNR in 2014 and was appointed as the department's deputy director in July 2021. read more
nathanschwebach@utah.gov
Nathan Schwebach joined DNR in 2014 and was appointed as the department's deputy director in July 2021. read more

Todd Adams
Deputy Director
toddadams@utah.gov
Todd Adams was appointed as DNR deputy director in August 2021. He previously served as the director of the Division of Water Resources. read more
toddadams@utah.gov
Todd Adams was appointed as DNR deputy director in August 2021. He previously served as the director of the Division of Water Resources. read more

Redge Johnson
Deputy Director
redgejohnson@utah.gov
Redge Johnson was appointed as DNR deputy director in August 2022. He also serves as the executive director for the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office and will continue in this dual role. read more
redgejohnson@utah.gov
Redge Johnson was appointed as DNR deputy director in August 2022. He also serves as the executive director for the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office and will continue in this dual role. read more

Kim Wells
Communications Director
kimwells@utah.gov
Kim Wells was appointed as the communications director for the Department of Natural Resources in August 2021. read more
kimwells@utah.gov
Kim Wells was appointed as the communications director for the Department of Natural Resources in August 2021. read more

Kaelyn Anfinsen
Executive Assistant
kaelynanfinsen@utah.gov
Kaelyn Anfinsen joined DNR in 2009 and currently serves as executive assistant. read more
kaelynanfinsen@utah.gov
Kaelyn Anfinsen joined DNR in 2009 and currently serves as executive assistant. read more
Department Administrative Team

Todd Royce
Law Enforcement Director
toddroyce@utah.gov
Todd Royce joined DNR in 2018. As law enforcement director, Royce works closely with DNR division leadership and section chiefs to oversee the public safety efforts of the department. read more
toddroyce@utah.gov
Todd Royce joined DNR in 2018. As law enforcement director, Royce works closely with DNR division leadership and section chiefs to oversee the public safety efforts of the department. read more

Wade Kloos
Enterprise Services Director
wkloos@utah.gov
Wade Kloos is the director of enterprise systems. His main responsibilities are to cultivate and manage the systems that serve the entire department, such as GIS, AV Services and the UAS/Drone Program. read more
wkloos@utah.gov
Wade Kloos is the director of enterprise systems. His main responsibilities are to cultivate and manage the systems that serve the entire department, such as GIS, AV Services and the UAS/Drone Program. read more

Roger Lewis
Finance Director
rogerlewis@utah.gov
Roger Lewis became the Finance Director for DNR in April of 2017. read more
rogerlewis@utah.gov
Roger Lewis became the Finance Director for DNR in April of 2017. read more

Mike Tribe
Human Resources Director
miketribe@utah.gov
Mike Tribe has served as the human resource field office director since 2017. He is responsible for consulting with agency management on HR strategies and needs. read more
miketribe@utah.gov
Mike Tribe has served as the human resource field office director since 2017. He is responsible for consulting with agency management on HR strategies and needs. read more

Bryan Brown
Information Technology Director
brb@utah.gov
Bryan Brown joined DNR in 2023 as the information technology director where he oversees DNR’s technical environment with application development and maintenance, desktop support, servers, network and help desk. read more
brb@utah.gov
Bryan Brown joined DNR in 2023 as the information technology director where he oversees DNR’s technical environment with application development and maintenance, desktop support, servers, network and help desk. read more

Tyler Thompson
Watershed Director
tylerthompson@utah.gov
Tyler Thompson has worked for DNR since 1997 starting his career as a seasonal employee collecting vegetation trend data for Division of Wildlife Resources Range Trend Program. read more
tylerthompson@utah.gov
Tyler Thompson has worked for DNR since 1997 starting his career as a seasonal employee collecting vegetation trend data for Division of Wildlife Resources Range Trend Program. read more

Dennis Carver
Internal Audit Director
dcarver@utah.gov
Dennis Carver serves as DNR's Internal Audit Director and monitors, assesses and brings awareness to DNR leadership of high value risks, the status of internal control activities and the climate and culture of the DNR control environment. read more
dcarver@utah.gov
Dennis Carver serves as DNR's Internal Audit Director and monitors, assesses and brings awareness to DNR leadership of high value risks, the status of internal control activities and the climate and culture of the DNR control environment. read more
Division Directors

Jamie Barnes
Forestry, Fire and State Lands Director
jamiebarnes@utah.gov
Jamie Barnes was appointed as the Utah State Forester and Director of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in August 2021. She previously oversaw the division's sovereign lands program. read more
jamiebarnes@utah.gov
Jamie Barnes was appointed as the Utah State Forester and Director of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in August 2021. She previously oversaw the division's sovereign lands program. read more

John Baza
Oil, Gas and Mining Director
johnbaza@utah.gov
John Baza was appointed as the director of the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining in May 2005. He oversees the responsible development of oil and gas resources, regulation of coal and mineral mining, and the protection efforts of abandoned mine reclamation. read more
johnbaza@utah.gov
John Baza was appointed as the director of the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining in May 2005. He oversees the responsible development of oil and gas resources, regulation of coal and mineral mining, and the protection efforts of abandoned mine reclamation. read more

Jeff Rasmussen
State Parks Director
jeffrasmussen@utah.gov
Jeff Rasmussen has served as the director of the Division of Utah State Parks since 2018. He oversees the administration of Utah's 46 beautiful state parks, along with state monuments and historic properties. read more
jeffrasmussen@utah.gov
Jeff Rasmussen has served as the director of the Division of Utah State Parks since 2018. He oversees the administration of Utah's 46 beautiful state parks, along with state monuments and historic properties. read more

Candice Hasenyager
Water Resources Director
candicehasenyager@utah.gov
Candice Hasenyager serves as the director of the Utah Division of Water Resources and was appointed in August 2021. She previously served as the division's deputy director. read more
candicehasenyager@utah.gov
Candice Hasenyager serves as the director of the Utah Division of Water Resources and was appointed in August 2021. She previously served as the division's deputy director. read more

Teresa Wilhelmsen
State Engineer/Director
teresawilhelmsen@utah.gov
Teresa Wilhelmsen is the director of the Division of Water Rights and the State Engineer. She is responsible for the administration of Utah's waters, including measurement, appropriation, apportionment and distribution. read more
teresawilhelmsen@utah.gov
Teresa Wilhelmsen is the director of the Division of Water Rights and the State Engineer. She is responsible for the administration of Utah's waters, including measurement, appropriation, apportionment and distribution. read more

J. Shirley
Wildlife Director
justinshirley@utah.gov
Justin Shirley was appointed as the director of the Division of Wildlife in August 2021. He previously served as the law enforcement chief. read more
justinshirley@utah.gov
Justin Shirley was appointed as the director of the Division of Wildlife in August 2021. He previously served as the law enforcement chief. read more

R. William (Bill) Keach
State Geologist/UGS Director
rkeach@utah.gov
Bill Keach was appointed as the Utah Geological Survey director and state geologist in 2019. He is responsible for ensuring UGS follows the powers and duties as defined in state code. read more
rkeach@utah.gov
Bill Keach was appointed as the Utah Geological Survey director and state geologist in 2019. He is responsible for ensuring UGS follows the powers and duties as defined in state code. read more

Jason Curry
Division of Outdoor Recreation Director
jasoncurry@utah.gov
Jason Curry was appointed as the director of the Division of Outdoor Recreation in December 2022. He leads the administration of all outdoor recreation grant programs in the state. read more
jasoncurry@utah.gov
Jason Curry was appointed as the director of the Division of Outdoor Recreation in December 2022. He leads the administration of all outdoor recreation grant programs in the state. read more