Meet the Staff
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Richard Hatcher
Director
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Richard Hatcher has been the Director of the Wildlife Department since 2009. As the Department's chief executive, Richard is responsible for both long-range programs and day-to-day progress, making sure the Department functions within the Commission's policy guidelines and budget. He delegates authority to the Assistant Directors, thereby indirectly supervising the entire agency, including the control of Department funds and the employment, promotion, location of personnel and all division of the department. | |
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Wade Free
Assistant Director, Operations |
Wade Free was named the Assistant Director of Operations in 2011. He supervises the fish and wildlife management programs (Fish and Wildlife divisions), Law Enforcement and Information and Education divisions. The Assistant Director aids in executive duties and serves as Acting Director in the Director's absence. | |
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Melinda Sturgess-Streich Assistant Director of Administration & Finance (405) 521-6685 |
Melinda Sturgess-Streich has been the Assistant Director of Administration & Finance since 2006. She supervises Licensing, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Property, and Communication Personnel. The Assistant Director aids in executive duties and serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence. | |
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Nels Rodefeld Information and Education Chief (405) 521-3855 |
Nels Rodefeld has been the Chief of Information and Education Division sine 2006. He oversees education programs, publications, television and website content. | |
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Alan Peoples Wildlife Chief (405) 521-2739 |
Alan People has been Chief of Wildlife Division since 1999. He oversees all biologists and technicians on Wildlife Management Areas as well as wildlife research initiatives. | |
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Barry Bolton Fisheries Chief (405) 521-3721 |
Barry Bolton has been Chief of Fisheries Division since 2007. He oversees four state fish hatcheries, a research laboratory and regional biologists and technicians. | |
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Robert Fleenor Law Enforcement Chief (405) 521-3719 |
Robert Fleenor has been Chief of Law Enforcement Division since 2010. He oversees over 100 game wardens stationed in all 77 counties. | |
| These people can be reached by email at info@odwc.state.ok.us | |||