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Interim UGS director outlines personnel changes, outreach push and strategic planning
Summary
Darlene Patashian, serving as interim director, introduced new staff, noted retirements and promotions, and proposed a strategic planning process to align UGS's mission, staffing and funding priorities.
At the Utah Geological Survey Board meeting on April 16, Acting Director Darlene Patashian summarized personnel changes, recognition items and a proposed strategic planning process.
Staffing and recognition: Darlene introduced Jessica Stern, the new wetlands coordinator who joined UGS two weeks earlier. She noted Phil Hughes retired effective March 31 and that the appointment process for a new permanent director is underway. Longtime hydrogeologist Lucy Jordan moved to an on-call vendor arrangement after relocating…
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