Governor Jim Douglas today announced the appointment of Sarah Clark as Commissioner of the Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation (FPR) in the Agency of Natural Resource. Clark, who has served as the Financial Manager for FPR for the past two years, replaces outgoing Commissioner Jason Gibbs.
Sarah will do an excellent job leading FPR at an exciting time for the Department, said Governor Douglas. I am confident that her experience will be a tremendous asset as we work to increase utilization of our parks and continue to responsibly manage state lands.
I am honored by the Governor s confidence in me and for the opportunity to serve as the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation, said Clark. I am excited to lead the Department and its dedicated employees.
Prior to joining the FPR, Clark was the Assistant Financial Operations Manager at the Agency of Human Services from 2006 to 2008 and an analyst in the Department of Finance and Management from 2004 to 2006. Before joining state government, she was an analyst with the Office of the Comptroller of Currency in Washington, D.C.
Clark graduated Magna cum Laude from American University in Washington, D.C. and holds a M.B.A from the University of Maryland.
Source: Governor's office. 5.17.2010
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Governor Douglas appoints Sarah Clark Commissioner of Forest, Parks & Recreation
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