The interim director of Marin County Parks, lauded for his leadership within the department, has been selected as its new director.
Chris Chamberlain, who served as assistant director since 2016 and was interim director for the last three months, is the new leader of Marin County Parks, Marin County Executive Derek Johnson announced.
Chamberlin was appointed after a national search for a replacement for the former director, Max Korten.
“Chris Chamberlain’s deep understanding of Marin County’s unique landscapes, combined with his visionary leadership and commitment to sustainability, make him the ideal choice to lead our Parks and Open Space Department,” Johnson said.
Chamberlain has 27 years of progressive experience in Bay Area parks and public lands management. He grew up in Santa Ana and began his career as a Marin County park ranger in 1998. After stints in Vallejo and Richmond, he returned to Marin County as a parks and open space superintendent and rose to assistant director in 2016.
Chamberlain has a bachelor of science degree in Parks and Natural Resource Management from Chico State University.
“The parks and open space preserves are what make Marin a great place to live and visit,” Chamberlain said. “I’m honored and grateful to lead the organization that serves as the steward of these exceptional public lands.”
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