News Release

Frank Torres Selected As Superintendent

News Release Date: July 14, 2020 National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Frank J. Torres as the superintendent of Nicodemus National Historic Site. Torres will begin his assignment in September.

“Frank has a passion for preserving history and creating meaningful connections,” said Frost. “He will build on the excitement over the restoration of the A.M.E. Church and continue to strengthen relationships with the local communities and park stakeholders.”

“I am honored to be selected to serve as the superintendent of Nicodemus National Historic Site,” said Torres. “The park’s history and family connections are meaningful to our nation and are an example of people overcoming, persisting, and finding opportunity.”

Torres has worked for NPS since 1989, most recently as chief of interpretation and visitor services at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona. He previously served as chief of interpretation at San Juan National Historic Site, supervisory park ranger at Oklahoma City and Coronado national memorials, chief of interpretation at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, and park ranger at Petroglyph and Fort Union national monuments.

Torres grew up in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He holds a degree in tourism and leisure services/business administration from New Mexico Highlands University. He looks forward to learning about and exploring the Great Plains and the rich history of Kansas.