How DEQ's structure works for cleaner air, land and water
DEQ's Air, Land, and Water Quality divisions are the foundation of the agency, protecting human health and the wealth of Oregon's natural resources.
DEQ's regional offices help protect Oregon's environment in every corner of the state, working with local communities, residents, and stakeholders to address environmental issues.
Director - Richard Whitman
Deputy Director - Leah Feldon
Email 503-229-6408
Implementation - Lauri Aunan
Email 503-229-5031
Policy and External Relations - Nancy Bennett
Email 503-229-6345
Office of Communications and Outreach - Donnie Oliveira
Email 503-229-5579
Legislative - Annalisa Bhatia
Email503-229-6800
Central Services - Scott Brewen
Email503-229-5045
Division administrators
Air Quality - Ali Mirzakhalili
Email 503-229-5041
Land Quality - Lydia Emer
Email503-229-6411
Water Quality - Justin Green
503-229-6834
Regional administrators
Eastern Region - Linda Hayes Gorman
Northwest Region - Nina Deconcini
503-229-6271
Western Region - Keith Andersen
Email541-687-7355