Background
Dombeck, Michael Paul was born on September 21, 1948 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Leonard Barney and Estelle Evelyn (Gross) Dombeck.
Dombeck, Michael Paul was born on September 21, 1948 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Leonard Barney and Estelle Evelyn (Gross) Dombeck.
Bachelor of Science in Biology and General Science, University Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1971. MST in Biology and Education, University Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1974. Master of Science in Zoology, University Minnesota, 1977.
Doctor of Philosophy in fisheries biology, Iowa State University, 1984.
Fishing guide, Hayward, Wisconsin, 1966-1977. Instructor zoology University Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1971-1973. Research specialist Bell Museum, Minneapolis, 1975-1977.
Staff columnist Visitor Magazine, Hayward, since 1975. Fisheries biologist United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Milwaukee, 1978-1985, regional fisheries program manager Pacific Southwest Region San Francisco, 1985-1987. Manager National Fisheries Program, Washington, 1987-1989.
Science advisor, special assistant to director Bureau Land Management, 1989-1992, acting director, 1994-1997. Acting assistant secretary, deputy assistant secretary Land and Minerals Management Department of Interior, 1993, chief to staff to assistant secretary Land and Minerals Management, 1993-1994. Chief United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, since 1997.
Consultant Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, Hayward, since 1984, board governors (life). Program chairman International Muskellunge Symposium, 1984.
Member Society of America Foresters, American Fisheries Society (certified, secretary/treasurer Wisconsin chapter 1983-1985), American Institute Fisheries Research Biologists, Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Married Patricia Ann Rider, July 25, 1975. 1 child, Mary Rider.