Department of Environmental Quality

DEQ Leadership

Meet the leadership team of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Our Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and Division Directors guide the agency’s dedicated staff in fulfilling our mission to protect and improve Utah's air, land, and water while supporting communities and growth statewide.

On this page: Executive leadership | Division directors | Offices | Local & district support

Executive leadership

The Commissioner’s Office provides overall leadership and support for the entire department.

Tim Davis

Tim Davis

Commissioner

[email protected] | (801) 247-3940

Ashley Sumner

Ashley Sumner

Deputy Commissioner, Internal Affairs

[email protected] | (801) 856-5683

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Nathan Lunstad, Ph.D., P.E

Deputy Commissioner, External Affairs

[email protected] | (801) 856-5683

Division directors

Each of our five divisions is led by a director with expertise in that specific environmental area.

Bryce Bird

Bryce Bird

Director, Division of Air Quality

[email protected] | (801) 536-4064

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Russell Seeley

Acting Director, Division of Drinking Water

[email protected] | (435) 650-8519

Brent Everett

Brent Everett

Director, Division of Environmental Response and Remediation

[email protected] | (801) 536 4171

Ted H. Sonnenburg, P.E., LEHS, Director

Ted H. Sonnenburg

Director, Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control

[email protected] | (801) 536-0203

 

Candice Hasenyager

Candice Hasenyager

Director, Division of Water Quality

[email protected] | (385) 214-8679

Offices

Local & district support

To provide responsive support across the state, DEQ’s structure also includes District Engineers stationed in local health departments.