News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2023
Contacts: General Park Information: 928-608-6200
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Veteran NPS Manager Heidie Grigg Named Glen Canyon
Chief of External Affairs
PAGE, Ariz. – Heidie Grigg, a veteran NPS manager, has been named new Chief of External Affairs for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument by Superintendent Michelle Kerns. Heidie brings almost 25 years with the National Park Service (NPS). Experience with the U.S. Forest Service results in over 28 years of federal government service.Chief of External Affairs
“Heidie’s collaborative leadership style, strong communication skills and experience working with park partners and commercial operators make her a great addition to our Superintendent’s leadership team,” Kerns said.
Heidie’s work will include forging partnerships with elected and appointed officials and Tribes. She will continue building partnerships with park concessioners, other authorized business operations and event permittees, having served since June 2020 as Glen Canyon’s Chief of Commercial Services. Overseeing tribal liaison responsibilities, park planning, and public affairs efforts completes her new portfolio. Heidie served a 120-day detail as Acting Chief of External Affairs, following the departure of Jennifer Hardin in October 2022.
"I am really excited to have the opportunity to work in External Affairs,” she said. “I look forward to working closely with the park leadership team, partners and our neighboring communities. I am also fortunate to be working with a dedicated staff as we work with our partners in the stewardship and appreciation of Glen Canyon’s amazing natural resources.”
Prior to joining the team at Glen Canyon, Heidie worked for 14 years in Commercial Services at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which is the most similar in the NPS to Glen Canyon. Prior to that, Heidie worked at Mount Rainier National Park in Ashford, Washington. She started her federal career at the Olympic National Forest in Olympia, Washington. Heidie has also been a substitute teacher for grades K-12 and worked at Rainier Bank. Heidie graduated from the University of Washington in 2005 with a degree in Environmental Studies and has a Concession Management Specialist Certificate from the two-year NPS/Northern Arizona University program. Heidie likes to hike, camp, kayak, garden and cook. She and her Boulder City, Nevada family visit each other often.
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Photo: Heidie Grigg, new Glen Canyon/Rainbow Bridge Chief of External Affairs. NPS Photo.
More park information is available on each park’s website: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area or Rainbow Bridge National Monument
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