Cora Campbell, acting commissioner for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) announced her primary leadership team appointments recently. Craig Fleener (pictured at left) is appointed deputy commissioner and Kelly Hepler is appointed assistant commissioner.
"Craig and Kelly have outstanding credentials. I appreciate Craig's diverse professional and public service background and welcome Kelly's long service and proven leadership from within the department," said Campbell. "They bring a good balance of experience, knowledge, and education to the commissioner's office. I look forward to working with these seasoned Fish and Game employees in carrying out the department's mission."
Craig Fleener began working for ADF&G in 2008 as director of the Division of Subsistence. His professional experience includes work with the Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments in the capacity of director of natural resources, regional biologist, and chief administrative officer managing health care, education, and natural resources. Fleener has served on various boards and councils, including the Board of Game, director and chair of Gwich'in Council International, and co-chair of the Yukon River Panel as part of his Division of Subsistence director duties. In addition, he has served more than 24 years in the military including four years with the U.S. Marine Corps and 20 years in the Alaska National Guard.
Fleener holds a B.S. in natural resources management from the UAF School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences.
Further reading:
"Alaska gets new deputy Department of Fish and Game director," Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Dec. 3, 2010, by Tim Mowry
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