The Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently announced it’s selected Eric Vendel to become the new chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resource Management, according to Shale Ohio.

Vendel has served as lead attorney for the ODNR’s Division of Oil and Gas Resource Management since 2012. In his previous role, Vendel has “drafted and reviewed oil and gas rules and regulations, Chief’s orders, contracts, and compliance agreement,” among other duties. He holds a J.D. from Capital University Law School, a master’s degree in organic chemistry from The Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Wittenberg University.

ODNR Director Mary Mertz made the announcement of Vendel’s selection, saying his “extensive legal and administrative experience in oil and gas regulation” make him the “ideal candidate,” according to the ODNR release to announce his appointment.

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