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 Joe
Hard, New Superintendent at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve,
Family photo.
Acting
Regional Director Marcia Blaszak announced that Joel
Hard has been chosen as the new superintendent at Lake Clark
National Park and Preserve. Hard comes to the National Park Service
(NPS) after a career with the Alaska State Troopers that spanned
over two decades. "Joel has a strong background in supervision and
leadership," said Blaszak. "He has worked closely with other agencies
to find common ground and his strong communication skills will be
valued in his role as superintendent of Lake Clark National Park
and Preserve." Hard replaces Superintendent Deb Liggett, who is
now a management assistant for the NPS Alaska Regional Office.
Hard
has worn many hats in his tenure with the State Troopers. He most
recently led the State's Department of Public Safety, Fish and Wildlife
Protection Division. In his role as Director, he was responsible
for developing and implementing statewide wildlife protection and
law enforcement programs throughout the State. He has also served
as a trooper, investigator and supervisor in many urban and rural
communities from Anchorage to Tok. Among his many accomplishments,
he was Alaska's chief drug enforcement officer and developed the
department's drug enforcement policy.
"I
understand the value of teamwork and the importance of committed,
trusting relationships," said Hard. "I am very grateful for and
excited about this opportunity to help give further value to land
and resource conservation programs in the National Park Service.
I believe we share many ideals." Hard's duty station will be in
Anchorage, however he will spend a significant portion of the year
out at the park. He is a near life-long Alaskan and he is a licensed
pilot. He graduated from Juneau Douglas High School in 1978 and
is a 1994 graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National
Academy. He lives with his wife and two sons in Palmer. Source:
Communications Office
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