Craig Struble, Director 

Craig Struble is the WCHP’s first director and has been responsible for developing the program, hiring staff and rehabilitating the ranch for the Center’s use. Struble has been working closely with the National Trust for Historic Preservation not only to restore the White Grass Dude Ranch for use as a training center but also to develop and realize the overall concept of the Center. He brings over 20 years experience in historic preservation practice to the park, having managed the Heritage Structures Preservation Program at Yosemite National Park and completed several million dollars of work on 50 major preservation projects. Prior to coming west, he worked for the NPS in the WashingtonDC area as a National Park Service cabinetmaker/craftsman at the White House and traveled throughout the east completing preservation projects in over 20 parks while employed at the National Park’s Historic Preservation Training Center.

Bob Williams came to the WCHP from the Historic Preservation Training Center in Frederick, Maryland. Williams has been the mastermind behind the impressive WCHP workshop, outfitting the 3,000 square foot space with machines and tools appropriate for repairing and replicating historic materials.  Williams has worked with the National Park Service for over 18 years in the preservation field. He has traveled around the country assisting in over 30 preservation projects.  He has planned and conducted numerous training workshops on topics which include: treating historic windows and doors, shop and machine safety, shaper training, profile grinding and grinder safety, and beginning and intermediate woodshop. Williams has served as a presenter/trainer at the International Preservation Trades Workshop for four consecutive years. 

Al Williams has been with the Park Service for over 20 years as a Grand Teton Trail Crew Member, Quarters Maintenance Supervisor, and Contracting Officers Technical Representative for numerous park historic preservation projects.  Al brings a unique perspective to the WCHP with knowledge of the plumbing, electrical and carpentry trades.  Al is currently the WCHP log expert, with a knack for teaching his finely honed skills to all who are interested.  Additionally, Al is certified in hazardous chemicals abatement, including lead and asbestos. 

Greg Dodson came to Grand Teton National Park and the Western Center for Historic Preservation from Fort Laramie National Historic Site. He has trained and worked on projects in Frederick, Maryland with the Historic Preservation Training Center, supervised a lead abatement and restoration window project at Bandelier National Park and led multiple Vanishing Treasure projects at Fort Laramie. Before joining the National Park Service he worked at the journeymen level in multiple trades in the private sector.

Seasonal staff members also play a crucial role at the WCHP. Summer crews utilize the warmer months to perform outdoor preservation and restoration work. 

The WCHP and National Park Service have partnered with the National Council for Preservation Education to provide summer internships for historic preservation students. WCHP interns perform research and administrative support or work on preservation projects with seasonal crew members.

Apply for Preservation Jobs!

If you are interested in WCHP employment opportunities, please visit the Federal Government’s Official Jobs website. Please use search terms: “preservation carpenter” or “historic preservation.”

If you are a student interested in a historic preservation internship with the WCHP, please visit the National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Program website.