Barclay Trimble is the new acting superintendent of the park, joined by Kristen Kosick as deputy superintendent. Trimble arrives from Mammoth Cave, while Kosick returns to the local staff after leading Michigan State Parks.

Barclay Trimble joins the park as acting superintendent following a 35-year career that includes leadership roles at Grand Canyon National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park. Kristen Kosick returns to Jackson to serve as deputy superintendent after managing Michigan State Parks and previously spending five years as the park's chief of staff. Together, they bring extensive experience in visitor services, legislative affairs, and resource protection to the regional leadership team.