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    Palo Alto Battlefield

    National Historical Park Texas

Our Staff & Offices

Superintendent

Superintendent - Mark Spier
Contact: 956-541-2785 x222 or mark_spier@nps.gov

The superintendent of Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is the top park official, responsible for managing and supervising all park operations and activities. In addition, the superintendent's office oversees the park's community relations and manages park partnerships with local, state, and federal groups and organizations.

Administration

Administrative Officer - Oralia Fernandez
Contact: 956-541-2785 x223 or oralia_fernandez@nps.gov

Divisions within the park include administration, interpretation, facility management, resource management, and resource and visitor protection. A division chief heads each division.

The Administration Division acts as the "business office" for Palo Alto. Its principal functions include human resources, purchasing, property management, budget administration, contracting, housing matters, payroll, technology support (personal computers and telephone system), and mail.

Interpretation

Chief of Interpretation - Douglas Murphy
Contact: 956-541-2785 x330 or douglas_murphy@nps.gov

The Interpretation Division is responsible for information, education, and interpretive programs and services provided to park visitors. The division manages park publications, interpretive exhibits, and visitor center operations. The Interpretive Division provides a variety of visitor services including ranger-led tours, special events, living history programs, and curriculum-based education programs.

Facility Management

Chief of Operations - Douglas Murphy
Contact: 956-541-2785 x330 or douglas_murphy@nps.gov

The Facility Management Division maintains all roads, trails, buildings, utilities, grounds, vehicles, and other physical facilities in the park to assure their safe use. The division also manages construction and rehabilitation projects to support Palo Alto's operation.

Resource Management

Resource Manager - Rolando Garza
Contact: 956-541-2785 x331 or rolando_garza@nps.gov

The Resource Management Division provides guidance to park management on all matters related to natural and cultural resources. The division conducts or oversees studies on physical, biological, and cultural resources. The division also maintains the park's museum collection.

Did You Know?

Battle of Palo Alto

The battle of Palo Alto included four men who would become President. General Zachary Taylor and Lieutenant Ulysses S. Grant each moved on to occupy the White House in the United States. Generals Mariano Arista later served as chief executives of Mexico. More...