The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has promoted Jason Tonsfeldt to be the new Park Superintendent at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park and Recreation Area.

Jason is currently serving at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area as the Assistant Park Superintendent. Prior to working at Lake McConaughy, Jason worked at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park for six years as the head of Grounds for the state’s largest and newest State Park.

The Superintendent of Buffalo Bill Ranch also supervises the operation of Lake Maloney and Sutherland State Recreation Areas.

According to Roger Kuhn, Parks Division Administrator, “We are excited for Jason to assume his new responsibilities. He has demonstrated good leadership and he has great enthusiasm and energy which we are certain he will use at Buffalo Bill Ranch and in his interaction with the North Platte Community.”

Jason will assume his new duties on December 16, 2013.