U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced the designation of Margaret Everson as director of the National Park Service (NPS).
Deputy Director for Operations David Vela, who had been serving as the NPS director, announced his retirement.
“David Vela has served the public for 30 years and announced his upcoming retirement today. He has always been committed to the mission of the NPS, and I wish him well with his future endeavors,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “Margaret Everson is a great leader who will provide a steady hand as this transition takes place for the NPS.”
Everson previously worked as Ducks Unlimited’s chief policy officer and general counsel for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
