Brinley Named DEP Deputy For Community Revitalization & Local Government Support

DEP Secretary John Hanger has announced the appointment of Denise Brinley as the Deputy Secretary for the Office of Community Revitalization and Local Government Support.

“Denise's knowledge and professional experience in the public and private sectors makes her well qualified to lead this important deputate within DEP,” Secretary Hanger said.

Brinley has recently served as the Executive Assistant and Land Use Coordinator in the Office of the Deputy Secretary for Community Revitalization and Local Government Support. In addition, she was the Local Government Liaison based out of DEP’s Southcentral Regional Office for four years.

Prior to joining the department, Brinley was employed in the private sector in a variety of professional positions. She was employed by Intercorp, Inc. as an Environmental Insurance Specialist and XL Environmental, Inc. as an Environmental Insurance Underwriter. She began her environmental career as a Hydrogeologist while employed at Groundwater Services Corporation.

Denise holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geosciences from Franklin & Marshall College where she graduated Cum Laude and she also holds a Master of Science degree in Geology from the University of Maryland.