News Releases from Region 10

EPA Appoints Chris Hladick as Region 10 Administrator

WASHINGTON (October 17, 2017) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Scott Pruitt announced the appointment of Chris Hladick of Alaska to become regional administrator for Region 10. Mr. Hladick will oversee environmental protection efforts in: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

For the last two years, Mr. Hladick has served as commissioner of Commerce Community and Economic Development for the State of Alaska where he has been responsible for six divisions and seven corporate agencies supervising about 500 employees. He previously worked as city manager for Unalaska, Alaska where he was responsible for administering union contracts and oversaw the operating budgets of the city’s police, fire and emergency response, public works and utilities departments. He also served as city manager of Dillingham, Alaska and Galena, Alaska.  His passion for protecting the environment extends to his involvement in organizations, such as: the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission, Northern Waters Task Force, and serving on the working group on the Arctic Marine Protected Areas.

“Chris Hladick has spent his career servicing the needs of the people and tribes of Alaska,” said Administrator Pruitt. “His passion in helping others, experience in managing numerous government departments, and familiarity with regional issue make him the perfect fit to address the environmental issues of Region 10.”