DEP Appoints Gregory Strong as Northeast District Director

“The Department is pleased to appoint Gregory as the District Director for Northeast Florida, where his experience with environmental regulations will bring new insight to our regulatory programs,” said Secretary Castille. “His appreciation of Florida’s environment will help strengthen our efforts to protect the State’s natural resources.”

Most recently, Mr. Strong has been working in environmental marketing for the Veeder-Root Company, where he developed marketing strategies, business plans and economic forecasting models for environmental products. Previously, he worked as the Manager of Regulatory Affairs for MacDermid, Inc. and the Director of Environmental Compliance with The Torrington Company, Inc.

“Gregory has a considerable background in regulatory and environmental affairs,” said Bedwell, who oversees DEP’s statewide regulatory programs. “His management experience and knowledge of ecological issues will provide leadership and support for his staff.”

Mr. Strong received a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Florida State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Recently, he earned a Masters in Business Administration from MIT Sloan School of Management.

“With this opportunity comes a responsibility to protect Florida and its natural resources,” said Strong. “I look forward to applying my knowledge and experiences to this new challenge, and working with my staff to preserve northeast Florida for the future.”

DEP’s Northeast District is responsible for twenty Florida counties ranging from the Atlantic coastal plain to the bordering counties of Georgia. The district focuses on issues ranging from air quality to waste management. For more information about the DEP’s Northeast District, visit http://www.dep.state.fl.us/northeast/.