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Steward takes charge of Protection Division
MDC
8/2002
Dennis Steward
The new head of the MDC Protection Division bring 28 years of wildlife law enforcement experience to the job.
JEFFERSON CITY - As a young agent often called upon to scour the woods at night for poachers or to teach hunter education classes to youngsters, Dennis Steward hardly imagined he eventually would head the Missouri Department of Conservation's Protection Division. Nevertheless, he was named Protection Division Administrator July 1.
He replaced John D. Hoskins, who was promoted to director of the agency. Steward now leads a 238-member division that includes 167 conservation agents, support staff and five manned shooting ranges and training centers. The new Protection Division leader views the challenges of his new position as the continuation of a life-long dream.
"I remember the first contact I had with a Conservation Department representative," said Steward. "The local conservation agent came to my grade school to make a presentation about wildlife conservation. I knew then what I wanted do for a career. Throughout my 28 years with the department, I've had no trouble finding meaning in my work because I feel protection of our forest, fish, and wildlife is so important. I'm honored to have the opportunity to help lead those efforts."
Steward is a native of Wayne County, Mo. He began his career with the Conservation Department 1974 after serving two years in the United States Army. He has bachelor of science degrees in Law Enforcement and Psychology from Drury College and a master of science degree in Public Administration from Southeast Missouri State University.
Steward's career with the Conservation Department has been replete with accomplishments, including selection as the 1978 Outstanding Conservation Agent for the State of Missouri. He spent 10 years as regional supervisor in the Southeast Protection Region, headquartered in Cape Girardeau, before taking assignments in Jefferson City as assistant chief for the Protection Division in 1993 and field chief in 1997.
Steward's civic involvements include membership in the Conservation Federation of Missouri, the Midwest Association of Fish & Game Agencies, the Southeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the National Audubon Society.
Steward's vision for the Protection Division is to continue working closely with citizens to conserve and protect wildlife resources and make sure public conservation areas are safe and enjoyable for visitors. He said he is committed to ensuring that Protection Division continues to have a large role in carrying the conservation message throughout the state. "Resource conservation begins with each individual and at the local level, and since conservation agents are assigned to every county, they are in an ideal position to be leaders in those efforts."
- Arleasha Mays -
MDC
8/2002
Dennis Steward
The new head of the MDC Protection Division bring 28 years of wildlife law enforcement experience to the job.
JEFFERSON CITY - As a young agent often called upon to scour the woods at night for poachers or to teach hunter education classes to youngsters, Dennis Steward hardly imagined he eventually would head the Missouri Department of Conservation's Protection Division. Nevertheless, he was named Protection Division Administrator July 1.
He replaced John D. Hoskins, who was promoted to director of the agency. Steward now leads a 238-member division that includes 167 conservation agents, support staff and five manned shooting ranges and training centers. The new Protection Division leader views the challenges of his new position as the continuation of a life-long dream.
"I remember the first contact I had with a Conservation Department representative," said Steward. "The local conservation agent came to my grade school to make a presentation about wildlife conservation. I knew then what I wanted do for a career. Throughout my 28 years with the department, I've had no trouble finding meaning in my work because I feel protection of our forest, fish, and wildlife is so important. I'm honored to have the opportunity to help lead those efforts."
Steward is a native of Wayne County, Mo. He began his career with the Conservation Department 1974 after serving two years in the United States Army. He has bachelor of science degrees in Law Enforcement and Psychology from Drury College and a master of science degree in Public Administration from Southeast Missouri State University.
Steward's career with the Conservation Department has been replete with accomplishments, including selection as the 1978 Outstanding Conservation Agent for the State of Missouri. He spent 10 years as regional supervisor in the Southeast Protection Region, headquartered in Cape Girardeau, before taking assignments in Jefferson City as assistant chief for the Protection Division in 1993 and field chief in 1997.
Steward's civic involvements include membership in the Conservation Federation of Missouri, the Midwest Association of Fish & Game Agencies, the Southeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the National Audubon Society.
Steward's vision for the Protection Division is to continue working closely with citizens to conserve and protect wildlife resources and make sure public conservation areas are safe and enjoyable for visitors. He said he is committed to ensuring that Protection Division continues to have a large role in carrying the conservation message throughout the state. "Resource conservation begins with each individual and at the local level, and since conservation agents are assigned to every county, they are in an ideal position to be leaders in those efforts."
- Arleasha Mays -
