The Fairfax County Park Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel A. Fields to the position of deputy director for Planning and Development. Fields is a leader in conservation, park development and programming, and land use planning and management. He began his new role on Dec. 1 and succeeds Aimee Vosper, who is retiring from the Park Authority on Dec. 26 after 12 years of service.

"Nigel brings an impressive record of implementing visionary change in diverse parks and directing community renewal and partnership initiatives to his new role," Fairfax County Park Authority Executive Director Jai Cole said. "We are excited to welcome him and his passion for environmental issues, cultural heritage, and community engagement to the Park Authority."

During his distinguished career, Fields has held senior positions at the National Park Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and served parks from the Great Smoky Mountains to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most recently, he served as director of the EPA’s Office of Community Revitalization, where he directed land use, disaster resilience, and community-based climate justice programs.

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Fairfax County Park Authority enriches the quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences and promotes healthy lifestyles. Learn more by visiting the Park Authority website.