Jonathan Jarvis

Jonathan Jarvis
18th Director of the National Park Service
In office
October 2, 2009 – January 3, 2017
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byMary A. Bomar
Dan Wenk (Acting)
Succeeded byMike Reynolds (Acting)
Charles Sams
Personal details
Born (1953-06-26) 26 June 1953
Alma materCollege of William and Mary

Jonathan B. Jarvis (born June 26, 1953) is an American conservationist who served as the 18th director of the United States National Park Service under President Barack Obama. As director, Jarvis oversaw initiatives on climate change and park management, including a drone ban and the creation of new national park units such as Stonewall National Monument, while facing criticism over workplace and ethics issues within the agency.

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