Nevada state BLM director going to Washington

The head of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Nevada is headed to Washington, D.C., to serve as acting agency director during the transition to the Obama administration. Ron Wenker is expected remain in the temporary post for about four months until a new director and deputy director are named. Wenker became BLM Nevada state director in October 2005. He began his career with the BLM in 1971 and has served in five states and Washington, D.C. Amy Leuders, associate Nevada state director, will serve as acting state director during Wenker's absence.