By Kimberly Mazza

Todd Parfitt, Director of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has appointed Jenny C. Staebem as the new administrator of the Industrial Siting Division at the DEQ. 

Dr. Staebem was a research scientist, project manager and consultant in the antimicrobial and pesticide industries.  She has served Wyoming as a public defender, prosecutor and civil county attorney.  Most recently she has worked for the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office where she served as legal counsel for the Game & Fish Department and the DEQ, including the Industrial Siting Division. Her education includes: a bachelor’s degree in Insect Biology from the University of Wyoming,  a master’s degree in Entomology from Clemson University, a juris doctorate from the University of Wyoming, and a doctorate in Forest Resources in the study of semiochemical ecology from the University of Georgia.

“Jenny brings to the position excellent credentials and experience along with a broad range of management and professional skills,” said Parfitt. “We are excited to have her join our team.”

Jenny will begin her new role as the Industrial Siting Division Administrator early in December and will oversee the division’s responsibility for assessing the environmental and socio-economic impacts of proposed large industrial projects. 

“I look forward to working with the DEQ team, local communities, and the companies interested in industrial development within our great state.  I appreciate Director Parfitt for providing me with this opportunity,” stated Jenny.