01-23-2010, 11:10 PM
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today named Brian Barner as the agency's acting executive director, effective upon the retirement of Dr. Douglas Austen at the close of business today. Commissioners appointed Mr. Barner during a special meeting in Harrisburg.
Mr. Barner will serve in this capacity until the board selects a permanent replacement for Dr. Austen, who retires after having served for six years as executive director. Mr. Barner will retain his position as deputy director for administration, boating, and engineering while serving as executive director.
The mission of the Fish and Boat Commission is to protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's aquatic resources and provide fishing and boating opportunities. For more information about fishing and boating in Pennsylvania, please visit our website at www.fishandboat.com.
Mr. Barner will serve in this capacity until the board selects a permanent replacement for Dr. Austen, who retires after having served for six years as executive director. Mr. Barner will retain his position as deputy director for administration, boating, and engineering while serving as executive director.
The mission of the Fish and Boat Commission is to protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's aquatic resources and provide fishing and boating opportunities. For more information about fishing and boating in Pennsylvania, please visit our website at www.fishandboat.com.