Dempsey, Dave, 1957-

Dave Dempsey was born January 18, 1957. He received his B.A. degree from Western Michigan University and his Master's degree in Resource Development from Michigan State University. Throughout his career, he worked for the state of Michigan, Michigan State University, and several non-governmental environmental organizations. President Clinton appointed him in 1994 to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, where he served until 2001. He is the author of several books including Ruin and recover: Michigan's rise as a conservation leader, an environmental history of Michigan since 1837.

From the description of Dave Dempsey papers, 1983-1992. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 54467826