JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces changes to its leadership team with the appointment of Mike Hubbard to the position of deputy director-resource management effective June 1. Hubbard will assume the role upon retirement of Deputy Director Tom Draper.
As deputy director-resource management, Hubbard will supervise MDC's Forestry, Fisheries, Wildlife, Protection, Private Land Services, and Resource Science Divisions.
Hubbard holds a bachelor's degree in forestry, fisheries, and wildlife from the University of Missouri and both a master's degree and Ph.D. from Iowa State University. Hubbard started with MDC in 1999 and has served in various roles over the last 19 years, including resource scientist, program supervisor, unit chief, and division chief for both Private Land Services and Resource Science Divisions.