Gov. Mead Appoints New Head of DEQ

Governor Matt Mead has appointed Todd Parfitt as the new Director of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Parfitt is currently Deputy Director at DEQ and the head of the DEQ’s Industrial Siting Division. He replaces John Corra who is retiring at the end of the month. 

 Governor Mead said Todd has proven to be a strong and thoughtful leader who will build on the good work of John Corra. He will join other members of my cabinet in working for Wyoming and for efficiency in government. Prior to his work with the Wyoming DEQ Todd Parfitt was director of operations for BHE Environmental, a private environmental consulting company.

Governor Mead also thanked John Corra for his service to Wyoming. Corra led the DEQ from March 2003 until now.