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Smokies have new acting superintendent

out newsuperGreat Smoky Mountains National Parkhas a new acting superintendent following Dale Ditmanson retired as superintendent in January after nearly 10 years of service, and his replacement’s departure more recently. 

 

Clay Jordan, the new acting superintendent, has been chief ranger at the park since 2010 and has served as acting deputy superintendent in both 2013 and 2014. He has 29 years of experience with the National Park Service, including positions as chief ranger at Gulf Islands National Seashore and deputy chief ranger at Shenandoah National Park. 

Jordan replaces Cindy MacLeod, who took the position in May. She is returning to her post as superintendent of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. 

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