After a four-month national search for Arizona's new state parks director, Bryan Martyn bested the competition and will take over the helm May 1.
by Yvonne Wingett Sanchez
Tourism Works for Arizona and is our largest industry. Thus, the role of state parks director is critical. A poll last year revealed that many people thought that most of our states parks were closed due to budget shortfalls. I wish Mr. Martyn much success get the word out that our parks are open and ready to be visited.
Leonardo
by Yvonne Wingett Sanchez - Apr. 28, 2012 09:27 PM
The Republic | azcentral.com
Though he has no experience running such a massive department, he said he will fall back on his ability to foster relationships with other leaders to keep the ailing parks system afloat.
The parks system has 30 state parks. Many forged private relationships to stay open after state budget cuts threatened to close them. With a budget of $19.5 million, the parks department employs 240 full-time and part-time employees, a spokeswoman said...
With the 30 parks we have as assets, we need to let the world know they're there. .... Right now, people don't know that they actually do own 30 state parks out there...
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