EPA Announces Appointment of Mike Martucci to Region 2 Administrator
New York, N.Y. - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump has appointed Michael Martucci as the Regional Administrator for EPA Region 2. As Regional Administrator for EPA Region 2, Mike is overseeing the EPA’s work to carry out important priorities of the administration’s environmental agenda and protect the people of the region covering New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight federally recognized Indian Nations.
“As a businessman, state senator, and community leader, Mike Martucci has proven he is committed to service,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. “In the New York State Senate, he championed legislation aimed at improving our environment and advancing conservation. Mike brings a wealth of private and public sector experience and is exactly who we need leading Region 2. I am excited to have him aboard.”
Mike Martucci is a former NY State Senator, and respected business owner and farmer from the Hudson Valley. During his time in the NY State Senate, Mike was a supporter of New York's Environmental Bond Act and passed legislation related to open space protection and inland waterway designation throughout his district which included portions of Orange, Ulster, and Delaware Counties as well as all of Sullivan County.
After college, Mike founded a school transportation company which grew from one bus that Mike drove to one of the largest in the country. The company now serves thousands of schoolchildren and their families in the Hudson Valley Region of New York. A family farmer, Mike is a steward of our environment and understands the importance of preserving open space for future generations.
Mike is a lifelong resident of Orange County. He is a dedicated family man who believes in giving back to his community through volunteerism, teaching and philanthropy. He is a graduate of Marist College where he obtained a Master of Business Administration degree. Mike and his wife Erin are raising their three children in Orange County, NY.
Mike is known as someone who works collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve goals.
Here’s what people are saying about Mike’s presidential appointment:
“Mike Martucci is a dedicated public servant and successful small business owner who understands the real-world impact of government policy,” said Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02). “I had the privilege of working with Mike in the New York State Legislature, and I know firsthand his commitment to serving our communities and ensuring that common-sense solutions drive public policy. We are incredibly lucky to have him back in public service, and his leadership at the EPA will be a major asset to Region 2. I look forward to working with him again in this new role.”
“I’ve known Mike for years – he deeply loves our Hudson Valley community and is a ‘get stuff done’ type of leader. That’s exactly the mindset we need for this role,” said Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18). “I look forward to having him as a partner as we fight to ensure every Hudson Valley family has access to clean air, water, and soil.”
“Mike Martucci will make an excellent addition to the EPA as the newly appointed Regional 2 Administrator. During his time in the New York State Senate, Mike proved himself as a dedicated public servant,” said New York State Senate Minority Leader Bob Orrt. “He worked to listen to his constituents and learn the issues in his community and throughout New York State. I am confident he will serve both the EPA and the people of New York well in this new role.”
“Mike Martucci is a tremendous addition to the EPA leadership team, and I expect he will do an exceptional job representing New York State and his entire region,” said Heather Mulligan, President & CEO of The Business Council of NY. “Mike is the right choice as he brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience as a business owner and former state senator who worked on environmental issues critical to business and his constituents.”
“The Upper Delaware Council is delighted with the choice of Mike Martucci to lead EPA Region 2. As the state senator for our river valley communities, Mike was always responsive and engaged in advocating for impactful support to conserve the special resources of the Delaware River watershed and invest in sustainable economic initiatives. At our award ceremony in 2021, Mike told us that clean air and clean water, and protecting our natural beauty, are not partisan issues, ‘they are human issues’,” said Laurie Ramie, executive director of the Upper Delaware Council, a not-for-profit organization that works in partnership with the National Park Service to cooperatively manage the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in New York and Pennsylvania.
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