NEWS BY TOPIC View All Recent Entries ODNR NEWS Archive < May 2013 > Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Monthly March, 2013 January, 2013 December, 2012 November, 2012 October, 2012 September, 2012 August, 2012 July, 2012 June, 2012 May, 2012 April, 2012 March, 2012 February, 2012 January, 2012 December, 2011 November, 2011 October, 2011 September, 2011 August, 2011 July, 2011 June, 2011 May, 2011 April, 2011 March, 2011 February, 2011 January, 2011 December, 2010 November, 2010 October, 2010 September, 2010 August, 2010 July, 2010 June, 2010 May, 2010 April, 2010 March, 2010 February, 2010 January, 2010 December, 2009 November, 2009 October, 2009 September, 2009 August, 2009 July, 2009 June, 2009 May, 2009 April, 2009 March, 2009 February, 2009 January, 2009 December, 2008 November, 2008 October, 2008 September, 2008 August, 2008 July, 2008 June, 2008 May, 2008 April, 2008 March, 2008 February, 2008 January, 2008 December, 2007 November, 2007 October, 2007 September, 2007 August, 2007 July, 2007 Press Room Contact Audio Files Video Files News Archives Feature Archives	Media Inquiries 614-265-6860 Franklin County Resident Appointed as Deputy Director of Resource Conservation for ODNR Apr 8 Written by: news editor 4/8/2011 1:00 AM  ODNR Director David Mustine announced today the appointment of J. Michael Biddison as his Deputy Director of Resource Conservation. COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director David Mustine announced today the appointment of J. Michael Biddison as his Deputy Director of Resource Conservation. Biddison will oversee the ODNR’s divisions of Mineral Resources Management, Geological Survey, Soil and Water Resources (including Recycling and Litter Prevention), and the Office of Engineering.  He will begin his duties in mid May. “Mike brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this position that includes previous service as chief of the department’s oil and gas program,” said Director Mustine.  “He is a proven leader with extensive background in natural resource management and development that will be a true asset to this department.” Biddison began his career as a geologist and manager of field operations in the energy sector.  He joins the department after working most recently for Advanced Engineering Associates International where he was involved in enhancement and market development of natural gas fields overseas. From 1987 to 1990, he was ODNR’s Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas.  Biddison left ODNR to serve a five year term as Commissioner with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.  After leaving state government, he held a variety of management, operational, and administrative leadership roles in the water and energy development industries. Biddison has a Masters of Business Administration degree in Management and International Business from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and Mineralogy from The Ohio State University. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at ohiodnr.com. Tweet For more information, contact: Laura Jones, ODNR Office of Communications 614. 265. 6787 Trackback Print Location: Blogs ODNR NEWS Administration Tags: