Cam Sholly joins the Park Leaders Show to offer a look at the National Park Service from a Region perspective.
Cam is the Region Director for the Midwest Region of the National Park Service. In this episode, Cam explains how the Region offices offer support to parks throughout the region by putting Parks First.
Cam discusses his experience as a ranger in the field as a Chief Ranger and Park Superintendent and moving into positions in Washington DC and a Region office.
This episode will give you an understanding how the National Park Service operates from a Region level to a Park level. You will also gain insight on how a seasonal National Park Service can work towards a permanent position.
We also discuss the impact parks can have on local economies and how parks can work with community partners to protect and enhance a park while boosting local tourism.