David Bowen – Washington Department of Ecology

Washington – The Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson selected David Bowen as director of the agency’s Central Region Office. Bowen has worked for Ecology since 2016, most recently serving as manager of the agency’s Nuclear Waste Program, which oversees cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site. His previous experience also includes private and public sector roles in forestry, planning, renewable energy and economic development. He is a former Kittitas County commissioner and lifelong central Washington resident.