The National Park Service announced a new superintendent Tuesday for Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, as well as the nearby Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
J. Tracy Stakely, a 26-year veteran of the agency, will start on Oct. 7. He has spent the past six yearsas superintendent for South Carolina’s Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site.
In his previous role, Stakely oversaw site improvements stemming from the Great American Outdoors Act and planned drainage upgrades to address the impacts of climate change. He also presided over exhibition updates at the Charles Pinckney site to prove more inclusive histories, NPS said.
“Tracy brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community engagement, resource protection and employee development to this position,” Northeast Deputy Regional Director Cinda Waldbuesser said in a news release. “Working in partnership with the park’s many dedicated supporters, partners, and local communities, he will ensure the ongoing protection and enjoyment of this incredible national park.”
