The National Park Service has selected Curtis Rintz to serve as the new superintendent of Bryce Canyon National Park in Bryce, Utah. Rintz begins his new role on Nov. 10, 2026.
Rintz currently serves as District Ranger for the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District on Montana's Lolo National Forest. He brings leadership experience from both the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, with a career encompassing public lands management, facilities and engineering, cultural resource stewardship, wildland fire operations, and community engagement.
"I am honored to join the Bryce Canyon team and become part of the remarkable community that surrounds this extraordinary park," Rintz said. He noted that he looks forward to working with park staff, partners, Tribal nations, volunteers, and local communities to preserve resources and provide meaningful experiences for visitors.
Prior to his current assignment, Rintz served as Division Chief of Facilities and Engineering at Lake Mead National Recreation Area and George Washington Memorial Parkway. His previous National Park Service assignments include roles at Cape Lookout National Seashore, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Pipe Spring National Monument, Grand Canyon National Park, and the Historic Preservation Program.
Additionally, Rintz has worked as an archaeologist and wildland firefighter on several national forests throughout the Southwest. He began his career at Saguaro National Park as a member of the trail and fire crew.
Intermountain Regional Director Martin Traylor stated that Rintz brings a wealth of experience in public lands management and a deep commitment to stewardship, partnership, and employee development. Traylor said his leadership will help ensure Bryce Canyon National Park continues to provide exceptional visitor experiences while protecting its resources for future generations.
