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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.

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.

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.

Former City of Raleigh Parks Superintendent to Head State Parks Operations

Kathy Capps, a 20-year employee of city of Raleigh’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, is the new state parks deputy director for operations.

Dwayne Patterson To Resume Position as Director of N.C. State Parks

Dwayne Patterson will return to N.C. DNCR as director of Division of Parks and Recreation beginning Feb. 1. Patterson was on temporary assignment as Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer for the N.C. Pandemic Recovery Office since May of this year.

Lloyd Joins Mumford As Falls Lake Superintendent

Crystal Lloyd joins David Mumford as superintendent at Falls Lake State Recreation Area.