PA-DEP Secretary Names New Southwest Regional Office Director
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Dept. of Environmental Protection
Northcentral Regional Office
208 West Third Street, Suite 101
Williamsport, PA 17701
News Release
1 November 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Harrisburg – Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John
Hanger today named George Jugovic Jr. director of the DEP’s southwest
regional office in Pittsburgh.
“The southwest region faces environmental challenges on a daily basis
and I am confident that George can effectively direct our efforts to
protect the health of our citizens in the region and its resources,”
said Hanger. “George has spent more than two decades defending the
environment, making him an excellent choice for the post of regional
director.”
The regional director serves as the top administrator in the DEP
regional office, responsible for overseeing the Air Quality, Waste
Management, Water Management, Water Supply Management, Environmental
Cleanup, Emergency Response, Energy and Technology Deployment and
Watershed Management programs.
Jugovic most recently served as senior counsel for the southwest office
managing enforcement litigation for the department. His experience in
environmental protection spans two decades.
Jugovic is a graduate of the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and
Clark College and The Pennsylvania State University.
The appointment is effective immediately.
For more information about the DEP southwest regional office, visit
www.depweb.state.pa.us or
call 412-442-4000.