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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 16, 2021
DENVER — National Park Service Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of Justin Bates as superintendent of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument in Texas. Before assuming the role of superintendent, Bates served as the deputy superintendent at both parks. He assumed his new role on August 15, 2021.
“Justin brings a wealth of experience to this assignment,” said Reynolds. “His knowledge of both parks as well as his focus on communication and collaboration will be a great asset to the teams that are working hard to care for these unique resources and provide an exemplary visitor experience.”
“I am thrilled at the opportunity to step into this new role and continue to support the great teams and partners at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument,” said Bates. “These parks preserve amazing and diverse resources and provide a wealth of opportunity to create relevant and engaging experiences for our visitors. I look forward to working with the Johnson Family, our partners at Waco, and our local communities as we advance the rehabilitation of the Texas White House Complex and continue to expand and improve the visitor experience at Waco Mammoth.”
As the deputy superintendent of these two parks, Bates oversaw day-to-day operations, facilitated the park's management and leadership teams, and oversaw special projects, including efforts to rehabilitate the Texas White House Complex at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. At Waco Mammoth National Monument, Bates facilitated the partnership between the City of Waco, Baylor University, the Waco Mammoth Foundation and the National Park Service. He helped guide implementation of the partners' joint strategic plan and began efforts to study visitor use at the Monument.
Prior to joining these two parks, Bates worked as a community planner for the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, based in Austin, Texas. In this role, he supported community-led conservation and recreation planning efforts in communities across Texas. Bates worked in local government planning roles on both the west and east coasts prior to joining the National Park Service. He holds a BA in Biology from Williams College and a Master in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Bates enjoys spending time with his wife Andrea and their son Charlie. His hobbies include biking, hiking, spending time outside and enjoying all that Austin and the Texas Hill Country has to offer--from spring-fed rivers and swimming holes, to great food and live music.
For more information about Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument, visit nps.gov/lyjo and nps.gov/waco.
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Last updated: September 15, 2021