Berentson appointed Skagit County Public Works Director
SKAGIT COUNTY - The Skagit County Board of Commissioners today announced the appointment of Dan Berentson as Public Works Director. Berentson has been serving as Interim Public Works Director for the past six months.
Berentson has worked for Skagit County more than 12 years, previously serving as Natural Resources Division Manager from 2009-2014, and Communications Director/Community Liaison from 2001-2009.
A graduate of Burlington-Edison High School and Washington State University's Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Berentson spent more than 20 years in the newspaper industry prior to working for Skagit County. He served as a Burlington City Council member in 1980s and has held leadership positions with several non-profit organizations in Skagit County.
Berentson's father, the late Duane Berentson, served as Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Secretary from 1981 to 1993 following 18 years of service as a state legislator.
"I've enjoyed the past 12 years working for Skagit County Public Works in a number of capacities," said Berentson. "I look forward to the continued challenge of serving as director."
Berentson and his wife Susan live west of Burlington and have three grown
children and one grandchild.