USM grad Bayer resigns as ASN

WASHINGTON - Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN) for Energy, Installations & Environment (EI&E), Phyllis L. Bayer, has submitted her resignation and retire from government and pursue other opportunities. The Navy applauded her service and is grateful for her extraordinary efforts this past year. While Navy leadership has been recently evaluating options with this portfolio due to competing priorities, the Secretary of the Navy remains fully committed to the role and responsibilities. DoN has begun an active search for qualified candidates to become the next ASN EI&E. (Source: US Navy 03/08/19) Gulf Coast Note: Bayer is a 1986 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. She also holds a Master of Science Degree in Geology from USM.