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| Steve Sims will begin his new job early next year (NPS photo) |
Steven
Sims will begin his duties at Gettysburg in January, the park said in a recent press release.
“As
a former Army Officer, I feel a deep responsibility to care for the hallowed
grounds of Gettysburg, moreover, honoring the legacy of one of the most notable
military generals and presidents of our nation is a privilege. I look forward
to serving these parks and our neighbors in this new role,” Sims said in a
statement.
Sims
is currently serving as superintendent of Valley Forge National Historical
Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site and the Washington-Rochambeau
Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail.
He will replace Ed Clark as the new permanent
superintendent, according to the Hanover Evening Sun. Clark went on special
assignment in 2017 and is now the branch chief for the National Park Service
Search and Rescue Program in the Washington Support Office. Since he left, the
parks have filled in the position with various other hires for 120-day periods,
the newspaper said. The current acting superintendent is Thomas Forsyth.
Gay Vietzke, a regional director for the NPS, said Sims “brings a broad set of
skills that will be very beneficial to both park units. He is experienced at
bringing partners together to work towards a common goal and values the
importance of community engagement.”
Sims
led Valley Forget through a $14 million visitor center renovation and the
production of five new park orientation films scheduled for completion next
summer, Vietzke said.
“His
background as a West Point graduate and (US Army) military officer will provide
the valuable leadership that is needed to define and carry out the mission of
the parks. In his current assignment, Steve has made significant strides in
reducing the park’s maintenance backlog and preserving park resources,” the
director said.
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