Amber Potts has been appointed as the new Air Quality Division (AQD) Administrator for the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), DEQ Director Todd Parfitt announced Monday.
The position opened in May when former AQD Administrator Nancy Vehr was promoted to DEQ Deputy Director.
“It is with great pleasure I am announcing that I have selected Amber Potts as the new Air Quality Administrator,” Parfitt said. “Amber brings strong leadership skills along with regulatory, technical, and managerial expertise in air quality planning, monitoring, permitting, and policy implementation.”
Potts has spent 24 years with DEQ, working in both the Solid and Hazardous Waste Division and the Air Quality Division. Her experience within the AQD includes roles in the New Source Review permitting program, the Monitoring section, and most recently as Program Manager for the Rulemaking section.
“It is always rewarding to see those that have served the DEQ promoted and become leaders within the Agency,” Parfitt added.
Potts said she is eager to continue advancing Wyoming’s environmental goals. “I am honored and excited to serve as the Air Quality Division Administrator,” she said. “I look forward to continuing the great work the Division has done to protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming’s environment.”