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North Carolina State Parks Commemorates Juneteenth by Honoring Former Jones Lake State Park Superintendent

The Juneteenth 2023 celebration at Jones Lake State Park celebrated Dewitt Powell, the first Black superintendent of the park.

State Parks Director Dwayne Patterson Announces Retirement

Patterson, the first African American director for the Division, will depart early next year.

Williford Named Superintendent of Medoc Mountain State Park in Halifax County

Allen Williford is the new superintendent at Medoc Mountain State Park.

Tyson Phillips Named First Superintendent of Pisgah View State Park

The new state park is estimated to open in 2025.

Haynes Named Superintendent of Bob's Creek State Natural Area in McDowell County

The state natural area was authorized in 2017.

Matheson to Lead Rendezvous Mountain

Jeff Matheson is the new superintendent of Rendezvous Mountain, formerly a state educational forest that was originally purchased by the state as the third state park.

Jason Anthony to Lead Pilot Mountain State Park

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jason Anthony is the new superintendent of Pilot Mountain State Park, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Anthony succeeds Matt Windsor, who served as park superintendent since 2008 and moved to Hammocks Beach State Park in 2021. Park rangers Nick Bowman and Carla Williams served as acting superintendents during the interim.

Vonda Martin Named Division of Parks and Recreation Grants and Outreach Manager

Vonda Martin is the new grants and outreach manager for N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

Shimel To Lead State Parks' East District

Joe Shimel is the new east district superintendent of North Carolina state parks, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Shimel succeeds Sarah Kendrick, who served as acting superintendent beginning in 2020. Kendrick will return to her post as superintendent of Hammocks Beach State Park.

A district superintendent is the chief of operations and administration of a park district with wide-ranging responsibilities for staffing, planning, law enforcement, and visitor services.

Phillips to Serve as Superintendent at Mayo River State Park

Jessica Phillips, a 12-year employee of the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, is the new superintendent at Mayo River State Park in Rockingham County.