The conservation actions of the Southeast Region are guided by the Southeast Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, and a team of Assistant Regional Directors and Chiefs who guide regional operations.

Leo Miranda Southeast Regional Director
Leopoldo “Leo” Miranda-Castro
Regional Director, Southeast Region (2018-2022)
Area
AL
AR
FL
GA
KY
LA
MS
NC
SC
TN
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Close up of Mike Oetker in a suit with woods in the background.
Mike Oetker
Regional Director, Southeast Region
Expertise
Natural Resource Management,
Fisheries Management
Image
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Mara Lopez
Business Advisor, Southeast Region
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Dr. Bill Uihlein
Assistant Regional Director, Science Applications and Migratory Birds, Southeast Region
Science Applications,
Migratory Birds