On Friday, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his appointment of Richard “Rick” Dunn as Director of the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), effective July 1. Dunn currently serves as Director of the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
“I’m grateful for Rick’s continued willingness to serve his fellow Georgians as he returns to OPB, where he made valued contributions as the Deputy Director prior to his current role,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “He is an accomplished public servant who has made state government more efficient and more responsive to the needs of those we’re honored to serve, and I look forward to his continued impact.”
As Dunn takes the helm at OPB, the DNR Board voted today at a called meeting to appoint the governor’s Executive Counsel David Dove as Interim Director of EPD, also effective July 1. The governor approved this interim appointment and is grateful for Dove’s willingness to act in this role while continuing his service as Executive Counsel.
The governor also announced his appointment of Russel Carlson as Commissioner of the Department of Community Health (DCH), effective August 1. Carlson currently serves as Chief Health Policy Officer for the Department.
“Russel has already benefited hardworking Georgians during his time at DCH and is both an intelligent and capable leader,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “He is the ideal candidate to step into this role at a time when the Department is overseeing major developments in Georgia’s healthcare system. I am confident he will carry these efforts forward with the same professionalism and efficiency he has demonstrated in his previous roles.”
In addition to the above announcements, Governor Kemp approved the DNR Board’s vote at today’s called meeting to appoint Walter Rabon as Interim Commissioner of DNR, effective July 1. He will take on these additional duties while maintaining his current responsibilities as…
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