Harrisburg, Pennsylvania -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Lee Dillon to serve as the manager for the Lackawanna State Park Complex in northeastern Pennsylvania.
“Lee is a true professional with an understanding of how important public lands are to visitors, and he is a great fit for the Lackawanna complex,” Dunn said. “We are excited to have Lee and his passion for the outdoors leading the park into a new era.”
Dillon officially began overseeing operations in the park complex, which includes Archbald Pothole, Prompton, and Salt Springs state parks, in March.
Lee noted that he is eager to continue to develop the relationships with friends groups and the community around the parks within his complex to uplift those who visit and volunteer at the parks the most.
“I love the outdoors and have had the opportunity to work in parks all across Pennsylvania, which has helped me grasp the importance of this work,” Dillon said. “I am eager to connect with old and new visitors to the region, and look forward to my first summer at Lackawanna.”
Dillon holds a degree in park and recreation management from Butler Community College and a park and resource management degree from Slippery Rock University.
Dillon spent the early part of his career working in the automotive industry prior to coming to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Beginning his career in public service as a resource ranger at Presque Isle State Park, Dillon has worked at several state parks including Moraine, Sam Lewis, Mt. Pisgah, and Tobyhanna.
Lee noted that he applied for the department’s manager trainee program three times before being he was accepted and encouraged others to have that same persistence in following their passion.
Dillon is originally from Butler, Pennsylvania and found his love for the outdoors through his time as a Boy Scout.
He enjoys spending time hiking, fishing, and camping with his family, which includes his wife, Joy, and daughter, Shyanne, his son, Nathan, and his five grandchildren.
Visit the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website for more information about state parks and forests, and check out the department’s
Calendar of Events for events on public lands.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Wesley Robinson, DCNR, 717-877-6315
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