The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced today that Rick Simmers has been appointed the new Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management. From the news release: "'Rick’s extensive experience in field enforcement issues and previous management roles are going to be invaluable to him as chief of the newly created Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management,' said Zehringer [Director of ODNR]. 'I am confident that he will be a great leader for his staff and provide strong oversight of Ohio’s oil and gas industry.'"
Congratulations!
[Update: For a copy of that release, see here.]