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McOmber appointed as EPA Southeast region administrator

On Feb. 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of Kevin McOmber to serve as regional administrator for the EPA’s Southeast Region (Region 4). McOmber will lead the implementation of the Trump administration’s environmental agenda in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and with six federally recognized tribes.

Prior to joining the EPA, McOmber served as executive vice president and national community practice leader at architecture and engineering firm CPL, where he led transformative municipal and public infrastructure projects. With a distinguished career spanning over 37 years in civil engineering, construction management and community development, McOmber brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role, according to an EPA press release.

The agency noted McOmber’s expertise in environmental planning, water resources, stormwater management and sustainable urban development, and his history of collaborating with state and local agencies to ensure the successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

McOmber’s leadership roles include being elected twice as a City of Suwanee Councilmember, an appointment to the Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Authority, and several state and national roles with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Kevin has been married for 36 years to his wife, MaLisa. They have two adult children, Marissa and Andrew, who live in North Carolina.

Here’s what people are saying about McOmber’s presidential appointment:

“On behalf of our fellow Georgians, I want to congratulate Kevin McOmber on this new role leading EPA Southeast,” said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. “As regional administrator, I’m sure his experience and skill will benefit both our state and nation as we safeguard the natural resources we’re blessed to have in the Southeast while also promoting the growth and strength of our economy.”

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