Hugh Morrison

Hugh Morrison became Regional Director in 2023, serving as the Deputy Regional Director for the Pacific Region since 2020. Hugh formed his connection with the natural world during his childhood exploring the forests and coastline of Oregon. After receiving a Master of Public Administration - Natural Resource Management from the University of Washington, Hugh joined the Service in 1997. Over the following 19 years, he worked in Headquarters and with three regions to support all Service programs as Regional Budget Chief and Assistant Regional Director for Budget and Administration. After a 3-year period advocating for conservation and outdoor recreation in the non-profit sector, Hugh returned to the Service in 2019. He is dedicated to the mission of the Service, our people, our partners, and the honor of public service.