Welcome Reception for J.D. Lee in Asheville

Join us in welcoming the Blue Ridge Parkway's new Superintendent, J.D. Lee, during a reception at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 

Space is limited. RSVP to Clary Pickering. 

For the past eight years, Lee has served as deputy superintendent of Big Cypress National Preserve in southern Florida. A graduate of Ball State University in Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree, Lee is a 30-year veteran of the NPS, beginning his career as a seasonal park ranger and wildland firefighter at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He has extensive experience working with NPS staff, partners, concessioners and contractors to provide essential visitor services and a comprehensive understanding of resource preservation. Learn more