Joanne Throwe Named Maryland Department of Natural Resources Deputy Secretary

By Vanessa Torres

Maryland -(Ammoland.com)- Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary (DNR) Mark Belton today announced the appointment of Joanne Throwe as deputy secretary. In this role, Throwe will manage the day-to-day operations and execute the direction and vision of DNR.

“Joanne’s level of energy, experience and expertise made her an obvious choice for this role,” Belton said. “Her past experience in financing various environmental initiatives will be a huge asset for DNR as we work to implement and achieve the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, and other critical departmental initiatives.”

Throwe brings 25 years of environment and natural resource experience at the state and federal level. Most recently, she served as the director of the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center, where she provided technical assistance on financing issues related to environmental protection activities to help communities better manage their limited resources.

“It’s a privilege to work with Governor Hogan and Secretary Belton in this capacity and I look forward to advancing the Administration’s priorities through public and private means,” Throwe said. “I thank them both for this exciting opportunity to help change Maryland for the better.”

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