Deana Vance - Deputy Director of Administration

Deana Vance serves as the deputy director of administration, a role she began in April of 2023. Her responsibilities involve working directly with the agency's bureau directors in planning, directing, coordinating and executing the Game Commission's programs to meet goals and objectives, and fulfill the agency mission. 

Beginning in February 2017, prior to being appointed to her new position, she served as director of the Bureau of Automated Technology Services.

Prior to becoming the bureau director, she originally joined the agency in 1987 as a computer systems analyst and continued to work in application development and database administration before being promoted to Section Chief of Application Development and Specialized Software in 1991. She was promoted to Data Resources Division Chief in 2007, planning and managing the agency's software application development and operations. In February 2017, she served as the Chief Information Officer, responsible for the information technology program and policies for the Game Commission.

Growing up in Chambersburg, Franklin County, she earned a B.S.B.A. degree from Shippensburg University in 1986. In 2013, she earned the credential of Certified Government Chief Information Officer from Harrisburg University.

Vance, of Penns Creek, has worked her entire career with the Game Commission. Her career and passion have revolved around hunting, wildlife conservation, and customer service. She is a member of various conservation organizations and is inspired by working alongside staff and partners to create solutions and innovation to move the agency forward.