Laick brings 23 years experience to position

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“It is an honor to serve as the deputy director of DRP,” Laick said in the release. “I look forward to working with all of the county departments, citizens, business owners and visitors.”

Laick received a bachelor of earth science degree, with a concentration in meteorology, from California University of Pennsylvania, and he earned a masters of applied geography degree, with a concentration in geographic information systems, from New Mexico State University. He also served with the Bureau of Land Management in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as a geographer working on land ex- changes and range management. He received project management certification from the University of Delaware. Laick is also a certified GIS professional.

The DRP deputy director is responsible for assisting the director with all aspects of development, review, permitting and other functions, including staff supervision, and coordinating planning studies and documents.

Laick lives in Worcester County with his wife, Amanda, and two kids, Lily and Matthew.

When he us not working, Laick enjoys spending time in nature, kayaking, kite flying and exploring new adventures with the family.