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Feb
8
Written by:
ODNR Division of Wildlife
2/8/2013
For Immediate Release
Feb. 8, 2013
Kohler Named Executive Administrator for Wildlife Management and Research
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recently selected David Kohler as the executive administrator for wildlife management and research. Kohler, an ODNR Division of Wildlife employee for more than 20 years, was serving as the acting administrator for the same position.
“Dave has a strong background in wildlife and brings experience to this position from working in the field, the district office and now the central office,” said ODNR Division of Wildlife Chief Scott Zody. “He has done an outstanding job as the interim administrator during the past five months.”
Kohler replaces Dave Scott, who accepted a position with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2012.
Kohler began his career with the ODNR Division of Wildlife in 1989 as a seasonal employee at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and Crane Creek Wildlife Research Station.
In 1993, he was hired as a technician at Fallsville Wildlife Area and was then promoted to area supervisor. Kohler served as an assistant wildlife management supervisor and from 2005-2012 he was Wildlife District Five’s wildlife management supervisor. In August 2012, he was named the acting executive administrator for wildlife management and research.
Kohler is a native of Gibsonburg and currently lives in Waynesville. He received a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management from The Ohio State University and participated in the National Conservation Leadership Institute.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.com.
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For more information, contact:
Vicki Ervin, ODNR Division of Wildlife
614-265-6325
Jason Fallon, ODNR Office of Communications
614-265-6860
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