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Braddock DistrictKiel Stone is the Chairman of the Fairfax County Park Authority Board, a position he has held since 2023 after being appointed to the board in 2017 to represent the Braddock District. Elected as the youngest chairman in the board’s history, he has made expanding access to parks and recreational opportunities a central focus of his leadership. Chairman Stone also serves as a liaison to the Federation of Friends and is a passionate advocate for the Park Authority’s environmental stewardship and the preservation of the county’s natural open spaces.
Stone is an associate director at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, where he is also a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Science and Policy. His career spans various project management, communications, and public affairs roles across the governmental, non-profit, and higher education sectors. Notably, he worked in the president’s office at The Nature Conservancy and served as chief of staff and political director in the office of former Braddock District Supervisor John C. Cook.
Beyond his Park Authority service and professional pursuits, Stone has maintained a purposeful presence in the County. He has served on the board of Volunteer Fairfax to create opportunities for neighbors and board members to contribute to their community. Recently, his leadership and contributions to the region were recognized in 2025 when he was named a Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honoree by Leadership Center of Arlington and Leadership Fairfax.
Stone earned a master’s degree in natural resources from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from George Mason University.
Kiel Stone’s term as Park Authority Board Chairman runs through December 2026.
Contact: FCPABoard.Braddock@fairfaxcounty.gov