The MDC director is appointed by the Conservation Commission. Three deputy directors serve under the MDC director. Each deputy director oversees one of three areas, each encompassing one of the department's main goals.
Resource Management contains these branches:
Engagement contains these branches:
Business contains these branches:
The director, deputy directors, and branch leadership teams provide centralized leadership from the Conservation Headquarters in Jefferson City. MDC also has eight regional administrators who focus on delivering conservation and achieving department priorities at a local level. Within each region, biologists, foresters, land managers, conservation agents, educators, and administrators care for the land and wildlife and provide nature education and outdoor opportunities.
