BLM promotes Bisson to deputy director
Henri Bisson has been named the Bureau of Land Management’s deputy director for operations, BLM Director Kathleen Clarke announced Sept. 14. Bisson, currently Alaska state director, will assume his position in early November. He succeeds Larry Benna, who retired the end of August.
“Henri is one of the bureau’s most highly regarded managers,” said Clarke. “He has a deep understanding of our multiple use mission and is a skilled professional who will bring broad expertise in field operations to Washington, D.C.”
Bisson will oversee the BLM’s daily operations with a budget of more than $1.7 billion and more than 9,000 employees.
“I’m humbled and honored to have been selected as deputy director,” said Bisson. “It’s a challenging position, but I consider myself fortunate to be working for Director Kathleen Clarke. I’m also looking forward to working with the dedicated and talented BLM employees in Washington, D.C.”
Bisson, a native of New Hampshire, has a distinguished federal career, spanning more than 30 years. He has held management positions in California and Arizona, and has additional experience in Colorado, as well as in other positions in BLM’s Washington office.
Currently he is state director in Alaska, where he has demonstrated his leadership and management skills on a number of high-profile projects, including the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and acceleration of Alaska’s land conveyance program.
Most recently, he has been on leave from his Alaska position, serving as acting state director in Utah, with expectations of returning to Alaska this fall.
—Petroleum News
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