Preston Cole | |
|---|---|
| 10th Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – November 23, 2022 | |
| Governor | Tony Evers |
| Preceded by | Dan Meyer |
| Succeeded by | Adam N. Payne (designee) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 62–63) |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri |
| Occupation | Forester |
Preston D. Cole (born 1961) is a retired American conservationist and was secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources during the first term of Governor Tony Evers (2019–2022).[1] Cole previously served as the Chair of the State Natural Resources Board.[2] He was first appointed to the board by Governor Jim Doyle and was reappointed by Governor Scott Walker.[3]