Dale Grandstaff has been named Colonel of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. He will be responsible for the coordination of TWRA’s statewide law enforcement programs. A 26-year veteran of the Agency, Grandstaff will work jointly with the retiring Col. Darren Rider to ensure a smooth transition in leadership during the next month.
Grandstaff has been serving as a Boating and Law Enforcement lieutenant colonel since November 2021. A Smith County native and graduate of Gordonsville High School, he attended Tennessee Tech University, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Fisheries Science in 1996. Two years later, he completed his Master of Science degree in Biology (Fisheries).
Rider is retiring at the end of August after a 38-year career with the Agency. He has served in his current role since March 2009. (Photo courtesy TWRA)
