News Release
News Release Date: November 10, 2026
Rintz currently serves as District Ranger for the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District on Montana's Lolo National Forest. He brings extensive leadership experience from both the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, with a career spanning public lands management, facilities and engineering, cultural resource stewardship, wildland fire operations and community engagement.
"I am honored to join the Bryce Canyon team and become part of the remarkable community that surrounds this extraordinary park," Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent Curtis Rintz said. "Bryce Canyon's natural beauty and cultural significance inspire people from around the world. I look forward to working with park staff, partners, Tribal nations, volunteers and local communities to preserve these resources
and provide meaningful experiences for visitors."
Prior to his current assignment, Rintz served as Division Chief of Facilities and Engineering at Lake Mead National Recreation Area and George Washington Memorial Parkway. Additional National Park Service experience includes assignments at Cape Lookout National Seashore, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Pipe Spring
National Monument, Grand Canyon National Park, and the Historic Preservation Program.
Rintz also worked as an archaeologist and wildland firefighter on several national forests throughout the Southwest and began his career at Saguaro National Park as a member of the trail and fire crew.
Throughout his career, Rintz has focused on advancing the National Park Service mission through resource protection, employee mentorship, and collaborative partnerships with communities and government partners.
"Curtis brings a wealth of experience in public lands management and a deep commitment to stewardship, partnership, and employee development," Intermountain Regional Director Martin Traylor said. "His leadership will help ensure Bryce Canyon National Park continues to provide exceptional visitor experiences while protecting its world-renowned resources for future generations."
Last updated: November 10, 2026