The Department of Environmental Protection Saturday announced the appointment of Kim Snyder as Environmental Program Manager for the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation’s Wilkes-Barre Office.

Snyder is taking over the position from the retiring Michael Korb on May 14.

He began his career with BAMR in the Wilkes-Barre District Office in 1984.  He has worked there for nearly 32 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position.

Snyder grew up in the Connellsville area of western Pennsylvania before attending Penn State University where he received a bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.  He resides in Wilkes-Barre with his wife Sheryl, and three sons, John, Matthew and Timothy.

5/16/2016