The Bureau of Land Management has appointed Kevin Pendergast as the new director of its Alaska State office, placing a seasoned expert at the helm of managing more than 70 million acres of surface land and 220 million acres of federal subsurface estate across the state.
Pendergast, who officially begins the role on June 29, will be responsible for advancing the Department of the Interior’s priorities in Alaska, including expanding resource development, overseeing energy and mineral programs, and managing multiple-use public lands in a state known for its vast natural wealth.
The announcement came from Jon Raby, who has been serving the function of director…