March 21, 2007

ODNR APPOINTS THREE DEPUTY DIRECTORS

COLUMBUS, OH - Sean D. Logan, Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, announced today three key executive personnel appointments at the agency. Joining the Director’s leadership team are Deputy Directors Anthony Celebrezze, Cathryn Loucas and Anthony Trevena. All three will be on board by mid April.

Celebrezze has worked for the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance since 1999. As Director of State Services he developed and coordinated strategies and fundraising efforts to pass sportsmen’s legislation throughout the country.

He also has experience working with legislators, serving as the Administrative Director to Congressman Dennis Kucinich and as a Legislative Aide in the Ohio Senate. Celebrezze is a member and past chairman of the Ohio Environmental Council; a member of the Hilltop Sportsmen Club; and an honorary member of the Rushcreek Sportsmen Club. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves during Desert Storm.

"We are very fortunate to have such a high-caliber professional like Anthony join our agency," Logan said. “His experience and long history in working with ODNR stakeholders will only strengthen and improve our relationships with the public."

As Deputy Director of Recreation and Resource Management, Celebrezze will oversee the divisions of Forestry, Natural Areas and Preserves, Parks and Recreation, Watercraft and Wildlife.

Loucas’ background is in law, obtaining her law degree from the University of Washington and her bachelor’s, Magna Cum Laude, from West Virginia University.  She also has more than 15 years of litigation experience in various areas including toxic torts. 

Loucas was a partner at the law firm of Sutter & Enslein in Charleston, West Virginia and subsequently moved to Ohio to join her siblings in a family practice, Loucas Law.  She is currently working on completing a Master of Laws with an emphasis in environmental law and land use, and recently worked with the West Virginia Legislature drafting legislation and advising legislators during its 2007 Legislative Session. 

“Cathryn brings a wealth of environmental and legal experience to the table for ODNR,” Logan said. “Her broad portfolio of experience will serve her well as she assumes her new responsibilities on our executive staff."

Loucas will manage the Department’s resource conservation efforts, including the divisions of Coastal Management, Geological Survey, Mineral Resources Management, Soil and Water Conservation and Water.

Trevena has been with the agency since January, serving as Deputy Director of Administration. This position is responsible for the divisions of Budget and Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law Enforcement and Real Estate and Land Management.

Trevena earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education as well as a master’s in business administration from Youngstown State University.

In 2006, Trevena, a lifelong hunter and fisherman, lead the “Sportsmen for Strickland” campaign in Ohio. Prior to the campaign, he was former Congressman Ted Strickland’s Regional Representative for the 6th Congressional District. Trevena also has served as Vice President of the Better Business Bureau for the Mahoning Valley and as a part-time instructor at the Kent State University Salem Campus.

“Already, Anthony has proven to be a great leader for ODNR,” Logan said. “I have every confidence that he will enable us to aggressively pursue the department’s goals and mission.”

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Cristie Wilt, ODNR Communications Chief
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