Olympic National Park superintendent to retire

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Karen Gustin, Olympic National Park superintendent since April 2008, will retire early next month, she announced today.

Her last day will be Friday, March 2.

Deputy Superintendent Todd Suess will serve as acting superintendent until a new superintendent is chosen.

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