[OSMB-News] News Release -Marine Board Selects New Director

[Ashley Massey]

For Immediate Release	Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010

Marine Board Selects New Director 
	
The Oregon State Marine Board made their selection for a new Captain to take the helm for the state’s boating agency.  The Board selected Scott Brewen as the new State Marine Director.
	
Brewen comes to the Marine Board from the Department of Corrections where he served as the Chief Administrator of Human Resources.  Brewen is a former Coast Guard Commanding Officer with experience in Maritime Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue operations for District 13 and a former Training Supervisor for the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standard and Training (DPSST).  Brewen has extensive boating knowledge and has a passion for boating.
	
Marine Board Chair, Trey Carskadon made the announcement during the conclusion of the April 29th Board meeting, “We’re excited about the direction Scott Brewen will take the Marine Board.  He brings tremendous leadership qualities and a great passion for boating.”
	
Brewen begins with the Marine Board on May 17, 2010.
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Ashley A. Massey
Public Information Officer
Oregon State Marine Board
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