Snow Hill, Maryland - the Worcester County Commissioners promoted Matt Laick to the position of deputy director within Development Review and Permitting (DRP). Laick stepped into his new role on May 1."Matt is a welcome addition to the leadership team," DRP Director Jennifer Keener said. "He has an extensive background in project management, which will be an asset to Worcester County, as we move forward with various projects, such as the Comprehensive Plan."Matt Laick, who joined DRP as the geographic information systems (GIS) analyst III in 2021, brings 23 years of management and local government experience to this position. He previously served as the 911/GIS coordinator for the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security where he was responsible for coordinating GIS data across all the 911 centers in the State of Delaware as well as managing any special projects. He also served as the director of the Mapping and Addressing Department for Sussex County where he was responsible for parcel mapping as well as a readdressing project for the entire county."It is an honor to serve as the deputy director of DRP," Laick said. "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 exchanges 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 resides in Worcester County with his wife, Amanda, and two kids, Lily and Matthew. During his time off, he enjoys spending time in nature, kayaking, kite flying, and exploring new adventures with the family.© Eastern Shore Undercover LLC TM/SM. All Rights Reserved.