HSH “Best Friend” appointed DCNR Deputy for Administration

Congratulations to Brian Grove on his recent appointment to DCNR! Brian is a “best friend” to the HSH program and has worked tirelessly in securing funds for advertising and PR when he was with Chesapeake Energy. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, In his new position as the Deputy for Administration, he is responsible for all budget, human resource and technological support for the department, including providing direction and oversight to the Bureaus of Administrative Services, Human Resources and Information Technology Services.The position also oversees developing, updating and implementing the agency Continuity of Operations Plan; developing and managing strategic funding plans; ensuring strategic IT operations and plans are implemented; overseeing DCNR innovation ideas and plans; leading agency wide projects; preparing and presenting a variety of reports on tactical and strategic issues; and briefing and advising the Secretary on priority issues and initiatives. Grove has also performed in several community leadership roles, such as service as the Director of the Wyoming County and the Wyoming Valley United Way programs.He is a graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He currently lives in Tunkhannock, PA. We are proud to have a solid relationship with Brian and wish him well in his new position.