Adrian O’Neal Promoted To Chief Of Operations For State Parks System PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 02 December 2014 05:38

RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - A veteran of two decades of working in as a park ranger has abeen promoted to chief of operations for the state parks system. James Adriain O'Neal succeeds Mike Lambert, who resigned earlier this year to assume a similar position in Connecticut, according to a statement from the parks agency.

O’Neal will be responsible for park operations, resource management, environmental education programming, law enforcement, safety and facility maintenance for the state’s system of 36 state parks, four state recreation areas and 20 state natural areas, as well as other system units covering more than 218,000 acres.

“As a ranger and administrator, Adrian has demonstrated leadership and enthusiasm that reflects the commitment he has to the mission of North Carolina’s state parks,” said Michael Murphy, state parks director, in a statement. “The state parks system and its field staff will rely on his experience and skills as we continue to develop conservation initiatives, innovative recreation opportunities and environmental education for our 14 million visitors each year.”

 O’Neal is a native of Dunn and graduated from North Carolina State University in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management. He began his career with the state parks system in 1993 as a ranger at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park and later served at Carolina Beach State Park.

 
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