The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Bivens as the new Director of the Department of Recreation & Parks. Mr. Bivens, a distinguished parks and recreation leader with more than 30 years of experience, assumed his new role on January 27, 2025. Mr. Bivens began his career as a teenager in the Maryland Conservation Corps, developing a lifelong passion for natural resources and recreation management. His professional journey has included roles with the Maryland Park Service, Patuxent and Western Maryland 4-H Centers, Allegany County Board of Education, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Parks and Recreation. Since 2013, Mr. Bivens has served as the Director of Delaware State Parks, overseeing the management of more than 26,000 acres of parkland, a $55 million annual budget, and over 700 employees. Under his leadership, Delaware State Parks earned the prestigious National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Gold Medal Award twice, recognizing it as one of the best-managed park systems in the nation. “We are thrilled to welcome Ray Bivens to St. Mary’s County,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “His exceptional track record in parks and recreation management and his commitment […]
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