DOVER, Delaware – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has made several leadership changes aimed at enhancing the management and operations of Delaware State Parks, according to information released by the agency.
The agency highlighted updates across multiple regions and facilities. Chris Pauley joins Delaware Seashore State Park as superintendent, bringing extensive experience managing regional parks in Northern Virginia. Jayce Madden will now oversee the inland ponds region, which includes parks such as Fort Delaware and Killens Pond. Pat Thompson assumes responsibility for northern parks and the Brandywine Zoo, leveraging decades of experience within Delaware’s park system.
Lindsey Goebel returns to Trap Pond State Park as superintendent, after serving in previous leadership roles both there and at Delaware Seashore State Park. At the Brandywine Zoo, Amy Haddock has been promoted to general curator and registrar, taking charge of animal programs, educational initiatives, and records management. DNREC said the new appointments are designed to strengthen park leadership, improve coordination across facilities, and ensure consistent support for conservation, recreation, and visitor services.
For more information about Delaware State Parks and its programs, visit dnrec.delaware.gov/parks.
Photo: Among the new leaders at Delaware State Parks are (l-r) Jayce Madden, inland ponds regional administrator; Pat Thompson, northern regional administrator; Chris Pauley, superintendent of Delaware Seashore State Park; Lindsey Goebel, superintendent of Trap Pond State Park; and Amy Haddock, general curator/registrar at Brandywine Zoo.
Photos by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation