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Contact: John Warren, 215-908-3159
PHILADELPHIA—National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Alexcy (Alex) Romero as the next superintendent of Fire Island National Seashore. He succeeds Chris Soller, who retired this year. Romero currently serves as superintendent of George Washington Memorial Parkway in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.“Alex Romero has the breadth of leadership needed for an important national seashore like Fire Island,” said Vietzke. “He has years of experience working with stakeholders and partners in a complex, dynamic park. Alex knows how to connect people to parks from historic communities and to inspire new audiences to find their park.”
“As a native New Yorker, I am honored to have been selected for this assignment,” said Romero. “I have spent many days enjoying the Great South Bay by boat, strolling the beaches of Fire Island, and have experienced some breathtaking sunsets that only Fire Island National Seashore has to offer. I look forward to working with all the communities, partners and talented staff managing this beautiful resource that many people have come to treasure.”
Romero has served as superintendent of George Washington Memorial Parkway, since 2013, where he has lead complex partner efforts, multi-million dollar projects, and planning efforts that included rehabilitation of historic areas, memorials and natural areas. His career has spanned nearly three decades, serving as superintendent at Prince William Forest Park in Virginia and in a variety of roles at Gateway National Recreation Area in New York City.
Romero earned a bachelor degree in environmental science from the State University of New York at Old Westbury. He enjoys camping, hikes, traveling, and working with pottery and stained glass. He plans to move to New York with his partner in late September.
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Last updated: August 16, 2018