October 23, 2025

The Honorable Doug Burgum
Secretary
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington D.C., 20240

Dear Secretary Burgum:

We write to you with great alarm after dangerous and life-threatening incidents at national parks and urge you once again to close all national parks until the government re-opens.

As you have likely seen, there have been high-profile incidents such as a wildfire that started near an unstaffed campground in Joshua Tree National Park and illegal BASE jumping and squatters at Yosemite National Park. These clearly demonstrate the problems with keeping parks open with minimal or no staff. 

In addition, there have been less high-profile reports of bathrooms overflowing, trash that is not being picked up, and trails that are not being safely maintained or monitored, which add urgency to our ask. 

Our parks don’t run by themselves. The dedicated staff of the National Park Service (NPS) keep them clean, safe, and functioning. And as these latest, and sadly predictable, incidents clearly demonstrate, our parks cannot operate without them. 

Before the shutdown more than 40 former national park superintendents sent you a letter warning of this very type of situation. It was ignored. And now we see the results. 

This summer, well before this shutdown, our parks were already being pushed to the brink by funding and staffing cuts. A recent New York Times report found that at least 90 parks have been seriously strained in an effort to comply with Secretarial Order 3426 that parks remain open and accessible to the public, despite huge reductions in the workforce. 

The shutdown has made this bad situation far worse. 

Fundamentally, keeping parks open without adequate staff is in violation of the National Park Service’s founding mission and inconsistent with the laws passed by Congress. Specifically, the department is in violation of the Organic Act, which states that the National Park Service will protect and conserve the natural and cultural resources and the wild life therein to leave them unimpaired for future generations, and the Redwood Act that says nothing should be allowed in derogation of park values unless specifically provided by the Congress. 

We recognize that closing parks is not an easy decision, but it’s the responsible one. Protecting our parks now ensures that future generations can enjoy them as we do today.

And we fear, as former National Park Service employees with thousands of years of collective service in our national parks, that if you fail to act – and soon – the incidents at Joshua Tree and Yosemite will not be the last.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned Former and Retired National Park Service Employees

Deanne Adams
Regional Chief, Interpretation & Education, Pacific West Regional Office
Years of Service: 37

Brian Adams
Chief Ranger, Visitor and Resource Protection, St Croix N.S.R
Years of Service: 30

Sarah Allen
Science Program Lead, Pacific West Region, Pacific West Region
Years of Service: 26

Blanca Alvarez Stransky
Superintendent, Pinnacles N.P.
Years of Service: 39

David Ames
Associate Regional Director, Alaska Regional Office
Years of Service: 33

Eric Andersen
Supervisory Park Ranger, Mesa Verde N.P.
Years of Service: 33

Elaine Anderson
Historic Preservation Architect, Denver Service Center
Years of Service: 8

Paul Anderson
Superintendent, Denali N.P.P.
Years of Service: 40

Dave Anderson
Spill Response Coordinator, Washington Office
Years of Service: 25

Lora Anderson Gale
Outdoor Recreation Planner, Hawaii Volcanoes N.P.
Years of Service: 15

Joan Anzelmo
Superintendent, Colorado N.M.
Years of Service: 35

Kelli Applegate
Biological Science Technician, Cape Hatteras N.S.
Years of Service: 1

Robert Appling
Regional Hazardous Fuels Specialist, Pacific West Region
Years of Service: 39

Kenneth Apschnikat
Superintendent, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace N.H.S.
Years of Service: 34

Mardi Arce
Superintendent, San Antonio Missions N.H.P
Years of Service: 35

Chuck Arning
AV Specialist, Blackstone River Valley N.H.P
Years of Service: 25

Rob Arnberger
Regional Director, Alaska Region
Years of Service: 34

Wendy Artz
Wilderness District Ranger, Katmai N.P.P.
Years of Service: 30

Adam Auerbach
Interpretation Ranger, Rocky Mountain N.P.
Years of Service: 3

Craig C Axtell
Superintendent, Sequoia & Kings Canyon N.P.s
Years of Service: 35

Kathleen Baker
Budget Analyst, Keweenaw N.H.P./Isle Royale N.P.
Years of Service: 15

Barbara Bane
Archeologist, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 5

David Barna
Chief Spokesman, Director’s Office
Years of Service: 20

Brenda Barrett
National Coordinator for Heritage Areas, Washington Office
Years of Service: 8

Oron Bass
Supervisor Wildlife Biologist, Everglades N.P.
Years of Service: 36

Ann Baugh
Management Assistant, Albright Training Center
Years of Service: 29

Lawrence Beal
Project Manager, Denver Service Center
Years of Service: 35

Ann Belkov
Superintendent, Status of Library and Ellis Island N.M.s
Years of Service: 27

Sue Benson
Administrative Officer, Petrified Forest N.P.
Years of Service: 25

Wendy Berhman
Superintendent, Manhattan Project N.H.P.
Years of Service: 35

Celeste Bernardo
Superintendent, Lowell N.H.P.
Years of Service: 36

Warren Bielenberg
Regional Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services, Midwest Regional Office
Years of Service: 34

Marcia Blaszak
Regional Director, Alaska Region
Years of Service: 39

Gilbert Blinn
Superintendent, Lassen Volcanic N.P.
Years of Service: 36

Julia Blumenthal
Education and Volunteer Programs Manager, Mesa Verde N.P.
Years of Service: 28

Beth Boland
Historian, Heritage Education Services
Years of Service: 38

Todd Bolton
Chief of Visitor Services, Harpers Ferry N.H.P.
Years of Service: 41

Eryn Bordes
Biology Technician, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 3

Bryan Bowden
Community Planner, Mount Rainier N.P.
Years of Service: 35

George Bowen
District Ranger, Olympic N.P.
Years of Service: 32

Scot Bowen
Park Ranger, Olympic N.P.
Years of Service: 24

Gwen Brady
Administrative Assistant, Kenai Fjords N.P.
Years of Service: 20

James (Jim) Brady
Superintendent, Glacier Bay N.P.P.
Years of Service: 37

Gary Brandow
Administrative Officer, Glacier N.P.
Years of Service: 40

Kathy Brazelton
Supervisory Park Ranger, Rocky Mountain N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Gary Bremen
Park Ranger, Biscayne N.P.
Years of Service: 36

Ramon Brende
Chief Ranger, Pictured Rocks N.L.
Years of Service: 15

Daniel Brown
Park Historian, Cumberland Gap N.H.P.
Years of Service: 22

Michael Brown
Animal Packer, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 12

Cary Brown
Park Ranger, Big Bend N.P.
Years of Service: 20

Phil Brueck
Deputy Superintendent, Southeast Utah Group
Years of Service: 34

Gregg Bruff
Chief of Heritage Education, Pictured Rocks N.L.
Years of Service: 37

Sandra L. Bryson
Seasonal Park Ranger, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 3

David Buccello
Chief Ranger, Acadia N.P.
Years of Service: 30

Adrienne Burks
Seasonal Park Ranger, Dinosaur N.M.
Years of Service: 4

Maria Burks
Commissioner, National Parks of New York Harbor
Years of Service: 39

Dennis Burnett
Deputy Chief, Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, Washington Office
Years of Service: 35

Chris Burnette
Active Transportation & Trails Program Manager, Washington Office
Years of Service: 11

Robert Burns
Electrician, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 14

Eric Burr
Seasonal Backcountry Ranger, Chilkoot Trail
Years of Service: 40

Mark Butler
Superintendent, Joshua Tree N.P.
Years of Service: 38

Merry Byrum
Human Resources Specialist, North Cascades N.P.
Years of Service: 9

Melissa Cahn
Park Ranger, George Washington Memorial Parkway
Years of Service: 10

Gary Candelaria
Associate Regional Director for Cultural Resources, Midwest Regional Office
Years of Service: 32

Jerry Case
Superintendent, Bighorn Canyon N.R.A.
Years of Service: 38

Lee Castellion
Engineer, Denver Service Center
Years of Service: 5

Don Castleberry
Regional Director, Midwest Region
Years of Service: 32

Garnet Chapin
Special Assistant to the Director, Director’s Office
Years of Service: 3

John Chapman
Superintendent, Rocky Mountain N.P.
Years of Service: 38

Tom Cherry
Law Enforcement Training Mgr., Fed. Law Enforcement Training Center
Years of Service: 33

Ann Childress
Chief of Interpretation, Blue Ridge Parkway
Years of Service: 34

Steve Cinnamon
MWRO, Chief, Natural Resources Division, Midwest Region
Years of Service: 32

Colleen Clark
Park Ranger, Antietam N.B.
Years of Service: 20

Jenness Coffey
Pgm. Manager, Washington Office
Years of Service: 30

Ries Collier
Resource Manager, Cumberland Gap N.H.P.
Years of Service: 17

Dwayne Collier
General Superintendent, Southern Arizona Group Office
Years of Service: 34

Lisa Collins
Supervisory Park Ranger, El Malpais & El Morro N.M.s
Years of Service: 32

Joseph Collins
Senior Human Resources Specialist, North Atlantic Regional Office
Years of Service: 29

Bruce Collins
Regional Aviation Manager, Alaska
Years of Service: 40

Kermit Comstock
Supervisor, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Sue Consolo-Murphy
Chief, Science and Resource Management, Grand Teton N.P.
Years of Service: 40

Jim Corless
Superintendent, Keweenaw N.H.P.
Years of Service: 29

Mary Riddle Cornell
Chief of Planning and Environmental Compliance, Glacier N.P.
Years of Service: 39

Patricia Corry
Biologist, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 5

Laurie Coughlan
Supervisory Park Ranger, Fort McHenry N.M.
Years of Service: 39

Sarah Craighead
Deputy Regional Director, Southeast Regional Office
Years of Service: 40

Stuart Croll
Chief Ranger, Isle Royale N.P.
Years of Service: 30

Lillian Crook
Museum Technician, Theodore Roosevelt N.P.
Years of Service: 4

J Douglas Cuillard
Superintendent, Springfield Armory N.H.S.
Years of Service: 35

Anne Cully
Ecologist, Southern Colorado Plateau Inventory Network
Years of Service: 10

Tonnie Cummings
Air Resources Specialist, Pacific West Region
Years of Service: 25

Gary Cummins
Manager Harpers Ferry Center,
Years of Service: 30

Beverly Cunningham
Human Resources Officer, Mesa Verde N.P.
Years of Service: 32

Roberta D’Amico
Communications, Washington Office
Years of Service: 33

Colette Daigle-Berg
Supervisory Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 33

Myrrh Davis
Supervisory Park Ranger, Great Falls Park, VA
Years of Service: 6

Kathy Davis
Superintendent, Montezuma Castle & Tuzigoot N.M.s
Years of Service: 33

John Debo
Superintendent, Cuyahoga Valley N.P.
Years of Service: 33

Zach Delmont
Park Ranger, Chickasaw N.R.A.
Years of Service: 10

Colleen Derber
Administrative Support Assistant, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad N.H.P.
Years of Service: 27

Costa Dillon
Superintendent, Indiana Dunes N.L.
Years of Service: 35

Kathy Dimont
Chief, Education Services, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 37

Dennis Divoky
Fire Ecologist, Glacier N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Kathy Dodd
Park Ranger, Glacier N.P.
Years of Service: 14

Richard Dodds
Historical Interpretation, Eisenhower N.H.S.
Years of Service: 17

Donovan Dollar
Supervisory Park Ranger, Great Smoky Mountains N.P.
Years of Service: 12

Bruce Dombrowski
Park Ranger, Point Reyes N.S.
Years of Service: 30

David Donohue
Budget Officer, Southwest Regional Office
Years of Service: 30

Lynda Doucette
Supervisory Park Ranger, Great Smoky Mountains N.P.
Years of Service: 30

Carl Douhan
Regional Fire Management Officer, National Capital Region
Years of Service: 25

Bob Downs
Interpretive Ranger, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Years of Service: 10

Bert Dunkerly
Park Ranger, Richmond National B.P.
Years of Service: 26

Michael Duwe
Environmental Protection Specialist, Sleeping Bear Dunes N.L.
Years of Service: 30

William Ehorn
Superintendent, Redwood N.P.
Years of Service: 34

Phyllis Ellin
Historian, Midwest Regional Office
Years of Service: 32

Leonard Emerson
Assistant Regional Director Human Resources, Northeast Region
Years of Service: 27

Rick Erisman
Paw Paw Sub-District Park Ranger, C&O Canal N.H.P.
Years of Service: 25

Frederick Euganeo
Facility Manager, Independence N.H.P.
Years of Service: 18

James Evanoff
Environmental Protection Specialist, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 33

James Evans
Supervisory Community Planner, Washington Office
Years of Service: 15

Fred J Fagergren
Superintendent, Bryce Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 34

Donald Falvey
Superintendent, Zion N.P.
Years of Service: 28

Doris Fanelli
Chief, Division of Cultural Resources Management, Independence N.H.P.
Years of Service: 40

Albert Faria
Chief Ranger, Glacier Bay N.P P.
Years of Service: 32

Amy Fehir
Park Ranger, Arlington House N.M.
Years of Service: 7

Thomas Ferrell
Supervisory Park Ranger, Flagstaff Area N.M.s
Years of Service: 30

Frank Fiala
Superintendent, Keweenaw N.H.P.
Years of Service: 30

Thomas E Fields
Project Supervisor, Project Manager/Architect
Years of Service: 40

Maureen Finnerty
Superintendent, Everglades N.P.
Years of Service: 30

William Fink
Asst. Regional Director, GPRA & Strategic Planning, Midwest Regional Office
Years of Service: 34

Kristine Fister
Chief of Interpretation and Education, Gates of the Arctic N.P. and Yukon-Charley Rivers N.P.
Years of Service: 38

Kevin FitzGerald
Deputy Superintendent, Great Smoky Mountains N.P.
Years of Service: 34

Brion FitzGerald
Superintendent, Virgin Islands N.P. and Coral Reef N.M.
Years of Service: 39

Peter Fitzmaurice
Chief Park Ranger, Canyonlands N.P.
Years of Service: 30

Leon Folsom
Mechanical Engineer, Southeast Regional Office
Years of Service: 25

Dawn Foy
I.T. Specialist, Washington Office PFMD
Years of Service: 44

Phil Francis
Superintendent, Blue Ridge Parkway
Years of Service: 41

Larry Frederick
Chief of Interpretation, Rocky Mountain N.P.
Years of Service: 38

Jerry Freilich
Research Coordinator, Olympic N.P.
Years of Service: 25

Susan Fritzke
Superintendent, Capitol Reef N.P.
Years of Service: 38

Richard Frost
Superintendent, Biscayne N.P.
Years of Service: 28

Russell Galipeau
Superintendent, Channel Islands N.P.
Years of Service: 40

Denis Galvin
Deputy Director, National Park Service
Years of Service: 39

Diane Garcia
Chief of Interpretation and Education, Hagerman Fossil Beds N.M.
Years of Service: 35

Linn Gassaway
Section 106 Coordinator, Sequoia and Kings Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 27

Gordon Gay
Chief of Interpretation & Visitor Services, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal N.H.P.
Years of Service: 31

Stephen Gibbons
Superintendent, Lassen Volcanic N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Marshall Gingery
Deputy Superintendent, Grand Teton N.P.
Years of Service: 31

David Given
Deputy Regional Director, Midwest Region, Midwest Regional Office
Years of Service: 34

Theodora Goodrich
Park Ranger, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 7

Lawrence Gore
Park Ranger, Mesa Verde N.P.
Years of Service: 15

Deborah Grace
Park Guide, San Francisco Maritime N.H.P.
Years of Service: 31

Mary Graves
Chief of Natural and Cultural Resources, Voyageurs N.P.
Years of Service: 38

Michael Greenfield
Supervisory Park Ranger, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania N.M.P.
Years of Service: 30

Patrick Gregerson
Chief of Planning, Washington Office
Years of Service: 38

Barbara Griffin
Manager of Presidio of San Francisco, Presidio of San Francisco
Years of Service: 37

Thomas Griffiths
Assistant Superintendent, Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Years of Service: 35

Jimmy Groton
Trail Crew, Olympic N.P.
Years of Service: 6

Nancy Hadlock
Park Ranger, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 34

Larry Hakel
Chief Park Ranger, Shenandoah N.P.
Years of Service: 30

Suzanne Haley
Supervisory Park Ranger, Cape Cod N.S.
Years of Service: 33

William Scott Hall
International Cooperation Specialist, Office of International Affairs
Years of Service: 15

Kym Hall
Regional Director, National Capital Region
Years of Service: 38

Dennis Hamm
Land Resources Specialist, Cuyahoga Valley N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Jim Hammett
Superintendent, John Day Fossil Beds N.M. & Yosemite N.P
Years of Service: 40

David Hammond
Fire GIS Specialist, Intermountain Region Office
Years of Service: 24

Tom Haraden
Asst. Chief of Interpretation & Visitor Services, Zion N.P.
Years of Service: 33

Rebecca Harriett
Superintendent, Harpers Ferry N.H.P.
Years of Service: 38

Barbara Harris
Management Analyst, Denver Service Center
Years of Service: 35

Gary Hartley
Chief Ranger, New River Gorge N.P.
Years of Service: 32

David Hartwig
Supervisory Park Historian, Gettysburg N.M.P.
Years of Service: 34

Elizabeth Hastings
Clerk, Grand Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 6

Rachel Heckerman
Visual Information Specialist, Western Arctic National Parklands
Years of Service: 1

Ron Heeren
Chief Ranger, Golden Gate N.R.A.
Years of Service: 28

Marvin Heinze
Seasonal Park Police Aide, National Mall
Years of Service: 1

Warren Hill
Superintendent, Niobrara/Missouri National Scenic Rivers
Years of Service: 36

Carl Hinrichs
Chief Ranger, Buffalo National River
Years of Service: 34

Lise Hisakawa
Education Technician, Biscayne N.P.
Years of Service: 2

Cal Hite
Superintendent, New River Gorge N.R.
Years of Service: 33

Owen Hoffman
Park Ranger, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 5

Cynthia Holda
Public Affairs Specialist, Cape Hatteras N.S.
Years of Service: 30

Jeannette Holman
Park Ranger, Golden Spike N.M.
Years of Service: 3

Daniel Horner
Special Agent, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 34

Miriam Hornstein
Supervisory Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 20

Laurie Householder
Park Ranger, Everglades N.P.
Years of Service: 12

James Houseman
Special Agent, Glen Canyon N.R.A.
Years of Service: 32

Sarah Hubbell
Park Ranger, Minute Man N.H.P.
Years of Service: 12

Denny Huffman
Superintendent, Dinosaur N.M.
Years of Service: 37

Kenneth Hulick
Superintendent, Advisor to National Parks in Panama, Washington Office
Years of Service: 35

James Hummel
Chief Ranger/Pilot, Voyageurs N.P.
Years of Service: 35

John Hunter
Staff Curator, Washington Office
Years of Service: 22

Marty Huseman
Chief Ranger, Lake Roosevelt N.R.A.
Years of Service: 32

Marilyn Irwin
Park Ranger, Rocky Mountain N.P.
Years of Service: 29

Scott Isaacson
Fire Information Officer, Lassen Volcanic N.P.
Years of Service: 42

Susan Isaacson
Park Ranger, Timpanogos Cave N.M.
Years of Service: 12

Bill Jackson
Chief, Water Resources Division, Washington Office
Years of Service: 23

Donald Jackson
Ass’t Superintendent, Olympic N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Robbyn Jackson
Cultural Resources Manager, San Francisco Maritime N.H.P.
Years of Service: 31

Charles Jacobi
Natural Resource Spec., Acadia N.P.
Years of Service: 34

James Jacobs
Chief of Maintenance, Vicksburg N.M.P.
Years of Service: 31

Daniel Jacobs
Chief Park Ranger, Pecos N.H.P.
Years of Service: 31

David Jaffe
Biologist, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 3

Lynn Jamison
Administrative Officer, Chickasaw N.R.A.
Years of Service: 17

Betty Janes
Assistant Superintendent, Mesa Verde N.P.
Years of Service: 32

Wendy Janssen
Superintendent, Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Years of Service: 35

Jon Jarvis
Director, National Park Service, Washington Office
Years of Service: 40

Allan Jaworski
Park Ranger, Rocky Mountain N.P.
Years of Service: 18

Daniel Jenner
Supv. Park Ranger, Valley Forge N.H.P.
Years of Service: 30

Sue Jennings
Biologist -Wildlife, Sleeping Bear Dunes N.L.
Years of Service: 30

Michele Jimenez-Holtz
Program Specialist-Education Liaison, Sequoia & Kings Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 12

Reed Johnson
Superintendent, Appomattox Court House N.H.P.
Years of Service: 40

Jeff Johnson
Landscape Architect, Lake Mead N.R.A.
Years of Service: 7

Ann Johnson
Chief of Cultural Resources, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 32

Chris Johnson
District Ranger, Sleeping Bear Dunes N.L.
Years of Service: 31

Dennis Kaleta
Supervisory Park Ranger, Voyageurs N.P.
Years of Service: 24

Mary Karraker
Visitor Services Specialist, Mojave N.P.
Years of Service: 27

Ken Kehrer
Chief Ranger, Capitol Reef N.P.
Years of Service: 30

Mark Kelleher
Facility Manger, Grand Teton N.P.
Years of Service: 39

Ellen Kennedy
Superintendent, Fort Frederica N.M.
Years of Service: 16

Charles Kirby
General Manager, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Years of Service: 10

Morgan Kirkpatrick
Intern, Great Smoky Mountains N.P.
Years of Service: 3

Gretchen Knapp
Supervisor, Virginia District Interpretation & Education, Assateague Island N.S.
Years of Service: 30

Elizabeth Knight
Senior Curator, Alaska Region
Years of Service: 35

Vincent Kordack
Park Ranger, Boston N.H.P.
Years of Service: 38

Neil Korsmo
Chief Ranger, Herbert Hoover N.H.S.
Years of Service: 34

Janis Kozlowski
Park Manager, Beringian Heritage Program
Years of Service: 36

Bob Krumenaker
Superintendent, Big Bend N.P.
Years of Service: 41

Carol Kruse
Interpretive Specialist, Flagstaff Area N.M.
Years of Service: 40

Melissa Kuckro
Assistant Director for Legislative and Congressional Affairs, Washington Office
Years of Service: 25

George Land
Community Outreach Ranger/ Public Information Officer, Joshua Tree N.P.
Years of Service: 10

Lawrence Lang
Park Ranger, Olympic National Park
Years of Service: 33

David Lange
Division Chief Conservation & Recreation Asst, Rivers Trails & Conservation Asst Program
Years of Service: 35

Dave Lattimore
Supervisory Park Ranger, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 27

Mary Laxton
Park Ranger, Independence N.H.P.
Years of Service: 15

Martha Lee
Deputy Regional Director, Pacific West Region
Years of Service: 40

Rick LeFlore
Environmental Program Manager, Santa Monica Mtns N.R.A.
Years of Service: 3

Marti Leicester
Deputy Regional Director, Pacific West Region
Years of Service: 32

Elaine Leslie
Chief of Biological Resources, Grand Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 29

Gail Lester
Park Ranger, Golden Gate N.R.A.
Years of Service: 24

Jonathan Lewis
Chief, Proj. Svs. Div, Natl Info Sys Center, Washington Office, CIO
Years of Service: 37

D.T. Liggett
Writer/Editor, Harpers Ferry Center
Years of Service: 30

William Loftus
Research Ecologist, Everglades N.P.
Years of Service: 17

Bob Love
Superintendent, Tumacacori N.M.
Years of Service: 40

Russ Ludwick
Dispatcher, Glen Canyon N.R.A.
Years of Service: 15

Linda Lutz-Ryan
Chief Ranger for Interpretation, National Capital Region
Years of Service: 30

Gretchen Luxenberg
Regional Historian, Pacific West Region
Years of Service: 30

Elwood Lynn
Assistant Superintendent – Operations, Denali N.P.P.
Years of Service: 38

Ken Mabery
Superintendent, Colorado N.M.
Years of Service: 42

Mark Maciha
Chief Park Ranger, Carlsbad Caverns N.P.
Years of Service: 27

Linda MacIntyre
Project Manager, Denver Service Center
Years of Service: 20

David Manski
Acting Deputy Superintendent, Acadia N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Robert Martin
Ranger Activities Division, Security and Intelligence Program Manager, Washington Office 
Years of Service: 25

Richard Martin
Superintendent, Sequoia & Kings Canyon N.P.s
Years of Service: 47

Mary G. Martin
Park Superintendent, Lassen Volcanic N.P.
Years of Service: 36

Allyson Mathis
Science and Education Outreach Coordinator, Grand Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 20

Laurie Matthews
Historical Landscape Architect, Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation
Years of Service: 5

Daniel Maturen
Park Ranger, Voyageurs N.P.
Years of Service: 25

Barbara Maynes
Public Affairs Specialist, Olympic N.P.
Years of Service: 36

Linda Mazzu
Superintendent, Bryce Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 39

Carla McConnell
Senior Planner/Project Manager, Denver Service Center
Years of Service: 17

Sean McGuinness
Superintendent, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Years of Service: 32

James McKay
Chief Ranger, Martin Van Buren N.H.S.
Years of Service: 37

Terry McLaughlin
Park Ranger, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 1

Heather Meadows
Park Guide, Martin Luther King, Jr. N.H.P.
Years of Service: 1

Filmon Merid
Visual Info Specialist, Mount Rainier N.P.
Years of Service: 1

Sharon Miles
Park Planner, Midwest Regional Office
Years of Service: 18

Jim Milestone
Superintendent, Whiskeytown N.R.A.
Years of Service: 43

Gary Miller
Biologist, Rocky Mountain N.P.
Years of Service: 8

David Mills
Superintendent, Gates of the Arctic N.P.P.
Years of Service: 30

Rebecca Mills
Superintendent, Great Basin N.P.
Years of Service: 24

Michael Molling
Facility Manager, Blue Ridge Parkway
Years of Service: 39

Terrence Moore
Chief of Planning and Compliance, Northeast Regional Office
Years of Service: 12

Steven Moore
Park Ranger Interpretation, Lava Beds N.M.
Years of Service: 15

Stephen Morris
Chief, Office of International Affairs, Washington Office
Years of Service: 36

Douglas Morris
Park Superintendent, Shenandoah N.P.
Years of Service: 40

John Morris
Interpretation Program Manager, AK Regional Office
Years of Service: 34

Carol Moses
Supervisory Park Ranger, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 19

Dan Moses
Unit Manager- Management Assistant, North Cascades N.P.
Years of Service: 33

Rick Mossman
Chief Ranger, Wind Cave N.P.
Years of Service: 40

Mark Motsko
District Ranger, Denali N.P.P.
Years of Service: 32

Jeff Mow
Superintendent, Glacier N.P.
Years of Service: 34

Paulette Mullinax
Park Ranger, Blue Ridge Parkway
Years of Service: 6

Ellen Murphy
Park Ranger, Hot Springs N.P.
Years of Service: 8

Michael B. Murray
Superintendent, Outer Banks Group, NC
Years of Service: 34

Valerie Naylor
Superintendent, Theodore Roosevelt N.P.
Years of Service: 31

Chris Nelson
Recreation Fee and Business Program Manager, Delaware Water Gap N.R.A.
Years of Service: 32

Don Neubacher
Superintendent, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 36

Loretta Neumann
Chief, Branch of Internal Communications, Washington Office
Years of Service: 6

Pete Nigh
Superintendent, Allegheny Portage Railroad N.H.S./Johnstown Flood N.M.
Years of Service: 32

Jim Northup
Superintendent, Shenandoah N.P.
Years of Service: 36

William O’Donnell
Park Ranger, Ozark N.R.
Years of Service: 31

Timothy Oliverius
Fire Management Officer, Mesa Verde N.P.
Years of Service: 33

Einar Olsen
Asst Regional Director, National Capital Region
Years of Service: 42

Cindy Orlando
Principal Deputy Regional Director, Pacific West Regional Office
Years of Service: 53

William Overstreet
Computerized Sign Designer, Blue Ridge Parkway
Years of Service: 33

Stacy Owens
Park Guide, Gateway Arch N.P.
Years of Service: 3

Bill Paleck
Superintendent, North Cascades Complex
Years of Service: 37

Sharon Paris
Natural Resource Specialist, Valley Forge N.H.P.
Years of Service: 7

David Parker
Supervisory Park Ranger, Fort Matanzas N.M.
Years of Service: 27

David Parsons
Research Scientist, Sequoia and King Canyon N.P.s
Years of Service: 25

Ed Patrovsky
Park Ranger, Indiana Dunes N.L.
Years of Service: 10

Cherry Payne
Superintendent, Glacier Bay N.P.P.
Years of Service: 34

Natalie Peitsmeyer
Park Ranger, Fort Scott N.H.S.
Years of Service: 1

James Pepper
Superintendent, Federal Hall N.M.; Castle Clinton N.M.; Theodore Roosevelt N.H.S.; General Grant N.M.
Years of Service: 36

Sarah Peskin
Special Projects Manager, Northeast Regional Office
Years of Service: 30

Scott Pfeninger
Chief Park Ranger, Chattahoochee River N.R.A.
Years of Service: 36

Arbara Pflaum
Seasonal Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 4

Pete Philley
Seasonal Park Ranger, Grant-Kohrs Ranch N.H.S.
Years of Service: 3

James Philp
Park Ranger, Glacier N.P.
Years of Service: 4

Bill Pierce
Superintendent, Redwoods N.P.
Years of Service: 38

Patrick Pilcher
Park Ranger, Joshua Tree N.P.
Years of Service: 15

Lynn Pilgrim-Little
Director, Professional Services, Gateway N.R.A.
Years of Service: 18

Steve Pittleman
Chief, Wide Area Network Division, Washington Office CIO
Years of Service: 34

Karen Pittleman
Superintendent, Wolf Trap N.P. for the Performing Arts
Years of Service: 33

Mark Polakoff
Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 5

Lurrie V. Pope
Senior Budget Analyst, Department of the Interior
Years of Service: 25

Rebecca Post
National Historic Landmark Coordinator, Intermountain Support Office
Years of Service: 33

Travis Poulson
Chief Park Ranger, Channel Islands N.P.
Years of Service: 26

Chris Powell
Chief of Staff, Office of the Director, Washington Office
Years of Service: 24

Gail Purifoy
Human Resource Specialist, Midwest Region
Years of Service: 37

Deborah Quinn
FMSS Specialist/Facilities division, Regional Office, Santa Fe, NM
Years of Service: 20

Ernie Quintana
Regional Director, Midwest Regional Office
Years of Service: 40

Joseph Quiroz
Supervisory Park Ranger, Grand Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 7

Ella Rayburn
Cultural Resource Specialist, Steamtown N.H.S.
Years of Service: 31

Patrick Reed
Superintendent, Mammoth Cave N.P.
Years of Service: 42

Larry Reed
Superintendent, Scott’s Bluff & Agate Fossil Beds N.M.
Years of Service: 32

Michael Rees
Natural Resource Planner, Denver Service Center
Years of Service: 30

Karen Rehm
Chief Historian, Colonial N.H.P.
Years of Service: 35

William Reid
Park Ranger, Shenandoah N.P.
Years of Service: 5

Lois Remick
Supervisory Park Ranger, Independence N.H.P.
Years of Service: 5

Mike Reynolds
Deputy Director, National Park Service, Washington Office
Years of Service: 39

Joel Reynolds
Climate Science and Adaptation Coordinator, Washington Office
Years of Service: 7

Bob Reynolds
Superintendent, Outer Banks Group, NC
Years of Service: 30

Vivian Ridley
Administrative Officer, Dinosaur N.M.
Years of Service: 29

Andrew Ringgold
Superintendent, Redwood N.P.
Years of Service: 36

Ed Rizzotto
Superintendent, Gateway N.R.A.
Years of Service: 38

Elizabeth Roberts
Chief of Administration, Joshua Tree N.P.
Years of Service: 32

Bruce Rodgers
Chief, Division of Resource Management, Canyonlands and Arches N.P.s
Years of Service: 32

Jerry Rogers
Associate Director for Cultural Resources, Washington Office
Years of Service: 34

Laura Rotegard
Superintendent, Pictured Rocks N.L.
Years of Service: 34

Cordell Roy
State Coordinator, Utah, Assistant Regional Director, Utah
Years of Service: 38

Mark Ruggiero
International Fire Agreements, Office of the Secretary
Years of Service: 35

Rose Rumball-Petre
Environmental Protection Specialist, Pacific West Regional Office
Years of Service: 39

William Ryerson
Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 8

William Sanders
Superintendent, Hopewell Furnace N.H.S.
Years of Service: 33

Lisa Sasser
Historical Architect / Facility Manager, Northeast Region
Years of Service: 30

David Schasteen
Utilities Systems Operator, Grand Teton N.P.
Years of Service: 28

Cheryl Schreier
Superintendent, Mount Rushmore N.M.
Years of Service: 40

Charles Schultheis
Facility Manager, Cabrillo N.M.
Years of Service: 36

Jo Ann Schultheis
H.R. Specialist, Presidio Trust
Years of Service: 26

Victoria Sciacca
Park Ranger, Grand Teton N.P.
Years of Service: 4

Donald Scott
Park Ranger, Golden Gate N.R.A./Alcatraz Island
Years of Service: 5

Helen Scully
National Trails System Program Specialist, Washington Office
Years of Service: 26

Dan Sealy
Deputy Chief, Natural Resources & Science, National Capital Region
Years of Service: 33

Bob Seibert
Supervisory Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 33

Tim Setnicka
Superintendent, Channel Islands N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Christopher Seymour
Park Ranger, Assateague Island N.S.
Years of Service: 33

Sally Sheridan
Planner, Regional Office
Years of Service: 10

Glenn Sherrill
Chief Ranger, Arches N.P.
Years of Service: 29

Darla Sidles
Superintendent, Rocky Mountain N.P.
Years of Service: 34

Kim Sikoryak
Regional Chief of Interpretation & Education, Intermountain Regional Office
Years of Service: 30

Steven Simister
B&U Supervisor, Delaware Water Gap N.R.A.
Years of Service: 36

Sean Smith
Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 3

Carol Spears
Site Manager, James A Garfield N.H.S. and First Ladies N.H.S.
Years of Service: 28

Robert Stanton
Director, National Park Service, Washington Office
Years of Service: 35

Carl Stapler
Park Ranger, Interpretive, Yukon-Charlie Rivers N.P.
Years of Service: 14

Liza Stearns
Deputy Superintendent, National Parks of Boston
Years of Service: 40

Sheridan Steele
Superintendent, Acadia N.P.
Years of Service: 38

Margaret Steigerwald
Supervisory Park Ranger, Wrangell-St. Elias N.P.P.
Years of Service: 38

Jacqueline Steuer
Concessions management assistant, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 15

Katherine Stevenson
Associate Director, Business Services, Washington Office
Years of Service: 40

Clyde Stonaker
District Ranger, Bryce Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 28

Ted Stout
Chief of Interpretation and Education, Craters of the Moon N.M.
Years of Service: 32

Dave Stransky
Chief Ranger, Pearl Harbor-Arizona Memorial
Years of Service: 25

David Stuart
Archaeologist, Denver Service Center
Years of Service: 5

Barry Sullivan
Superintendent, Gateway N.R.A.
Years of Service: 34

Jane Sundberg
Cultural Resource Management Specialist, Colonial N.H.P.
Years of Service: 28

Michael Sutton
Park Ranger, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 10

Janet Tankersley
Interpretive Ranger, Mesa Verde N.P.
Years of Service: 9

Michaela Thaxton
Finance Officer, Northeast Regional Office
Years of Service: 15

Thomas Thiessen
Archeologist, Midwest Archeological Center
Years of Service: 34

Julie Thomas McNamee
Environmental Protection Specialist, Washington Office
Years of Service: 36

Terri Thomas
Chief, Natural Resources Mgt. and Planning Golden Gate N.R.A.
Years of Service: 34

Emily Thompson
Park Ranger, George Washington Memorial Parkway
Years of Service: 7

James Thompson
Superintendent, Rocky Mountain N.P.
Years of Service: 33

Ron Thomson
Interpretive Specialist, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, Philadelphia
Years of Service: 20

Reho Richard Thorum
Park Ranger, Grand Canyon N.P.
Years of Service: 24

Ray Todd
Director, Denver Service Center, Washington Office
Years of Service: 41

Michael Tollefson
Superintendent, Yosemite N.P.
Years of Service: 36

Brad Traver
Superintendent, Petrified Forest N.P.
Years of Service: 37

John N. Tucker
Superintendent, Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie N.H.P.
Years of Service: 36

Kelly Turner
Archaeologist, Death Valley N.P.
Years of Service: 5

Robert Valen
Chief, Resources Education, Big Thicket N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Elize Van Zandt
Park Ranger, Joshua Tree N.P.
Years of Service: 17

Fred Vanhorn
Park Ranger, Glacier N.P.
Years of Service: 32

Tom Vaughan
Superintendent, Chaco Culture N.H.P.
Years of Service: 23

David Vekasy
Chief of Facility Management, San Antonio Missions N.H.P.
Years of Service: 34

Gary Vequist
Associate Regional Director, Natural Resources, Midwest Region
Years of Service: 42

Susan Vezeau
Archeologist and Manager of Archeological Services, S.E. Region
Years of Service: 6

Ken Voorhis
Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 2

Bill Wade
Superintendent, Shenandoah N.P.
Years of Service: 34

Karen Wade
Regional Director, Intermountain Region
Years of Service: 26

Derek Wallentinsen
Park Ranger, El Morro N.M.
Years of Service: 10

Patrick Walsh
Chief, Environmental Quality Division, Washington Office
Years of Service: 20

Edward P Walzer
Supervisory Ranger, Gettysburg N.M.P./Eisenhower N.H.S.
Years of Service: 30

Ronald Gene Warfield
Assistant Chief Naturalist, Mount Rainier N.P.
Years of Service: 30

Sam Weddle
Chief Ranger, Chickamauga and Chattanooga N.M.P.
Years of Service: 36

Meg Weesner
Chief, Science and Resources Mgmt. Saguaro N.P.
Years of Service: 34

Lysa Wegman-French
Historian, Intermountain Regional Office
Years of Service: 20

Brett Welch
Park Ranger, Apostle Islands N.L.
Years of Service: 3

Bill Wellman
Superintendent, Big Bend N.P.
Years of Service: 41

Richard Wells
Superintendent, Gateway N.R.A.
Years of Service: 32

Jay Wells
Regional Chief Ranger, Wrangell-St. Elias N.P.P.
Years of Service: 30

Roger Welt
Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 3

Dan Wenk
Superintendent, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 43

Carol West
Chief Ranger, Casa Grande Ruins N.M.
Years of Service: 22

Donna Whaley Losson
Associate Regional Director, Southeast Regional Office
Years of Service: 38

Bonnie Whitman
Supervisory Park Ranger, Yellowstone N.P.
Years of Service: 35

Dirk Wiley
Chief Ranger, Cumberland Gap N.H.P.
Years of Service: 26

Gary Williams
Chief, Office of Inventory, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Washington Office
Years of Service: 16

Daniel Wirth
Fire Chief / Paramedic, Lassen Volcanic N.P.
Years of Service: 6

Janet Wise
Associate Regional Director for Natural Resources, Intermountain Regional Office
Years of Service: 20

Clara Wooden
Deputy Regional Director, Midwest Region
Years of Service: 33

Thomas Workman
Superintendent, Cabrillo N.M.
Years of Service: 39

Jacilee Wray
Anthropologist, Olympic N.P.
Years of Service: 30

Emily Wright
Supervisory Park Ranger, Home of Franklin Roosevelt N.H.S.
Years of Service: 9

Mike Wrigley
Chief of Wildlife Conservation Branch, Washington Office
Years of Service: 10

Rick Yates
Park Ranger, Great Basin N.P.
Years of Service: 24

Phillip Young
Senior Special Agent, Intermountain Regional Office
Years of Service: 25

Ernest Young
Park Ranger, Puukohola Heiau N.H.S.
Years of Service: 31

Katherine Ziegenfus
Management Analyst, Denver Service Center, Lakewood, CO
Years of Service: 37