Laurie Backus
The Utah Division of State Parks has selected Laurie Backus as deputy director of operations. Laurie succeeds Dave Harris, who recently retired after over 30 years of service. Backus has 23 years of experience, including a short stint working with the U.S. Forest Service, serving as a law enforcement park ranger at Wasatch Mountain State Park, and serving as assistant region manager, Jordanelle State Park manager, and most recently the north region manager. Backus graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in parks, recreation, and tourism.
