Charles Sams
Charles F. Sams III is an American government official who is the director of the National Park Service, the first Native American to serve in the role.[1] He is also a member of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.
Chuck Sams | |
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19th Director of the National Park Service | |
Assumed office December 16, 2021 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Jonathan Jarvis |
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Born | Charles F. Sams III |
Education | Concordia University (BA) University of Oklahoma (MLS) |
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Years of service | 1988–1992 |