NPS - National Park Service
10/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/03/2024 10:44
New Deputy Superintendent at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site
News Release Date:
October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024
Contact:Jason Martz
GETTYSBURG, PA - Superintendent Kristina Heister announced today that Zachary Bolitho has been selected as the Deputy Superintendent for Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS). Bolitho has worked at Gettysburg NMP and Eisenhower NHS as Division Lead of Resource Stewardship and Planning since 2011. He started his new assignment on September 22, 2024.
"For the last 13 years Zach has served as the Division Lead of Resource Stewardship and Planning providing leadership in the preservation and protection of our museum collections, cultural and natural resources, and lands. He's been involved in every large-scale project these parks have engaged in and brings a wealth of commitment and institutional knowledge. We know him and we love him", said Heister."
It's an incredible honor to continue serving as Deputy Superintendent within a community that my family and I have grown to love. These two parks embody the resilience, courage, and dedication that have shaped our country. My experiences as the Division Lead for Resource Stewardship and Planning have taught me that our shared heritage is still relevant today and that these two parks hold unique and special meaning to all visitors whether in person or from afar. I look forward to contributing to the preservation and interpretation of these powerful legacies, ensuring that their stories continue to inspire future generations. It's the "unfinished work" that inspires me to contribute in new ways, growing alongside the park and the people who make it special", said Bolitho.
Bolitho has worked for the National Park Service (NPS) for 24 years, serving in resource stewardship offices at several NPS units across the country. He has also served in Acting Superintendent details at multiple parks as well as in leadership positions with the NPS Eastern Incident Management Team. His civil service began as a Rural Training Instructor with the United States Peace Corps in the Solomon Islands, South Pacific. Bolitho started his career with the NPS as a Student Conservation Association intern at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho, worked as a field biologist for the NPS Northeast Region's Invasive Plant Management Team, Natural Resources Specialist at Gettysburg NMP and Eisenhower NHS, and Chief of Resources Management at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Oregon. He holds a B.S. in Conservation of Natural Resources and a M.S. in Environmental Biology.
In his spare time, he can often be found cycling or running with his dog, Gracie Mae, throughout the park. His two teenage daughters, Ada and Violet, are accomplished equestrians and his wife, Carolyn Davis, is a Regional Program Coordinator for the National Park Service's National Natural Landmarks Program.
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