Michael Ryan Chatterton to lead BLM El Centro Field Office
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EL CENTRO, Calif. – Michael Ryan Chatterton has been selected as Field Manager for the Bureau of Land Management El Centro Field Office, in Imperial and San Diego counties, California. In this position, he will be responsible for more than 1.4 million-acres of public lands.
Known by his colleagues and staff as Ryan, he served as the acting field manager for the last four months. Ryan will begin his new duties as El Centro field manager on December 9.
Ryan will be responsible for managing the field office’s priority programs and initiatives to include processing National Environmental Protection Act actions, including multiple geothermal, mineral material, and other mining and realty actions. In addition, he will be responsible for managing a very active recreation program, including management of the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA), the largest mass of sand dunes in North America. ISDRA is a favorite place for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, offering breathtaking scenery, opportunities for solitude, and a home to rare plants and animals.
“Ryan has done an outstanding job as the acting field manager for El Centro, providing leadership on a variety of priority projects and working with the field office staff to get ready for the busy recreation season,” said California Desert District Manager Andrew Archuleta. “We look forward to having Ryan serve in a permanent capacity in the El Centro Field Office.”
Prior to his new position as the El Centro Field Manager, Ryan served as the associate district manager in the Colorado River District in Arizona. He also served as the budget officer for the National Operations Center in Denver and has held several management and budget analyst positions in the southern Nevada District Office. Ryan has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration for Accounting with University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
When Ryan is not working, he enjoys vacationing with his wife and four children. His favorite family vacation spots include the beaches and theme parks of southern California and spending time with family and friends in western Montana.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.