Baxter State Park Authority announces new director
The Baxter State Park Authority announced the appointment of Kevin Adam as park director. Adam graduated from Unity College with a bachelor of science in conservation law enforcement. His career began with the Maine Warden Service, where he retired as a lieutenant from Division D in Greenville after 28 years. With the warden service, he oversaw the Search and Rescue program for 11 years, the Maine Warden Service K-9 Team, and the Incident Management Team.
Adam joined Baxter State Park in 2020 as a district law enforcement ranger, where he has assisted in managing seven campgrounds and supervised three full-time enforcement rangers and 20 seasonal staff.
“Kevin’s proven commitment to Governor Percival Baxter’s vision will serve the Park well,” said Maine Forest Service Director and Baxter State Park Authority Chair Patty Cormier. “Kevin has an exceptional understanding of the terms of the Baxter Trust and the Park’s day-to-day workings. Kevin’s experience, knowledge, leadership, and team-building skills will be advantageous as he works with BSP staff to bring the Park to a heightened level of excellence.”
“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,” said Adam. “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.”
The Baxter State Park director is responsible for directing all activities of the Park consistent with the Deeds of Trust and the direction of the BSPA. Responsibilities include developing and implementing short- and long-range plans for park development, operations, and administration.
The Baxter State Park Authority is a three-person authority consisting of Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, Maine Forest Service Director Patty Cormier, and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso.
Baxter State Park was donated to the State of Maine in 1931 by Gov. Percival Baxter with the condition that it be kept forever wild. The Park covers nearly 210,000 acres and is managed as a wildlife sanctuary. With over 40 peaks and ridges, Mount Katahdin as its centerpiece, and a 215-mile trail system, the Park is a premier year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Learn more about the Park’s history, management, and career opportunities, and plan your trip at https://baxterstatepark.org.