Charles Sams
American government official / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Charles Sams?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Charles F. Sams III (Cayuse and Walla Walla) is an American conservationist who is the 19th and current director of the National Park Service since 2021. A member of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Sams is the first Native American to serve as head of the NPS.[1]
Quick Facts Chuck Sams, 19th Director of the National Park Service ...
Chuck Sams | |
---|---|
19th Director of the National Park Service | |
Assumed office December 16, 2021 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Jonathan Jarvis |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles F. Sams III |
Education | Concordia University (BA) University of Oklahoma (MLS) |
Military service | |
Branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1988–1992 |
Rank | Intelligence Specialist |
Unit | Medium Attack Squadron 155 |
Wars | Gulf War |
Close