CIU alumnus is new director of the SC Dept. of Natural Resources

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is praising the confirmation of Columbia International University alumnus Dr. Tom Mullikin as the new director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).  

Mullikin, who among other things, is a global expedition leader, earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from CIU in 2021. 

SCDNR is responsible for protecting and managing the state’s natural and cultural resources. With over 1,100 employees working across all 46 South Carolina counties, their mission is to serve as the principal advocate for and steward of South Carolina’s natural resources.

In a statement, Gov. McMaster heralded Mullikin's expertise and leadership.

"The Department of Natural Resources has a strong and exceptional leader in Tom Mullikin," said McMaster. "His expertise in environmental law and policy, combined with his proven leadership as chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission, makes him uniquely qualified for this role. I look forward to working with Mr. Mullikin as we continue our efforts to protect and preserve our natural resources." 

At a CIU World Christian Week Prayer Day last October, Mullikin told the student body, “It’s crystal clear; the Lord made the Earth. Then He told us to work and keep the land.”

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