Baxter State Park Announces New Park Director

The Baxter State Park Authority announced the appointment of its new Park Director, Kevin Adam. Kevin is a graduate of Unity College with a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Law Enforcement. Kevin’s distinguished career began with the Maine Warden Service, where he retired as a Lieutenant from Division D located in Greenville, Maine, after 28 years of service. Kevin had oversight of the Search and Rescue program for the State of Maine and Maine Warden Service for 11 years as well as the Maine Warden Service K-9 Team and the Incident Management Team.

In 2020 Baxter State Park successfully recruited Kevin to join the Park as a District Ranger Law Enforcement Ranger, where he has assisted in managing seven campgrounds and supervised three full-time enforcement rangers and 20 seasonal staff. Kevin brings with him proven leadership skills and a thoughtful demeanor.

Kevin stated, “It is a tremendous honor to be named Director of Baxter State Park. Honoring Percival Baxter’s vision of a wilderness park comes with many challenges, especially in this modern age. I look forward to working with the Authority, the Park's dedicated and skilled employees, and with the Park’s many supporters to ensure the Park forever honors Baxter’s vision and the Deeds of Trust.”

Read the Authority’s full announcement below.