Gov. Gary Herbert has selected a top Bureau of Land Management official to head the Utah Department of Natural Resources, succeeding longtime Director Mike Styler, who retires June 1.
Brian Steed is the BLM’s deputy director over policy and programs and also served as chief of staff to Rep. Chris Stewart from 2013 to 2017, when he joined the BLM, serving as its acting head for a time.
“I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to join Gov. Herbert’s Cabinet,” Steed said in a prepared statement. “Without question, Utah has some of the nation’s most incredible natural resources.