Mike Styler, the longtime director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, is retiring after more than 14 years on the job — making him the longest-serving person in that post, according to the governor’s office.
Styler called his tenure “incredibly rewarding,” especially his interactions with the more than 1,300 hardworking DNR employees and Gov. Gary Herbert, he said in a prepared statement.
“Utah faces a number of difficult opportunities moving forward with water, wildlife, recreation and fire particularly. DNR has amazing and dedicated people. They are up to the task of meeting those challenges," Styler said.