Fairfield Lake State Park introduces its new Park Superintendent, Tim King, who has served as Assistant Park Superintendent for the past four years.
King’s first official day as Superintendent is February 1, 2017; but he has served as Interim for the past several months.
“In addition to park law enforcement, the position includes managing the park, staff, resources, and lots of office work,” says King, who is excited about his new endeavor.
“I enjoy law enforcement,” he explains. “In this position, there is always something different to do: boat patrol, investigations, enforcing park rules, assisting the sheriff’s office, as well as other area law enforcement.”
A 1999 graduate of Crockett High School, King attended Angelina College for his basics and then went on to Stephen F. Austin where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
King began his career with Texas Parks and Wildlife as a Park Interpreter at Mission Tejas State Park; and shortly after transferred to Dangerfield State Park as Park Police. He was sent to North East Texas Community College to get his Basic State Peace Officer License.
“It’s a fun transition,” says King of his promotion. “Before, it was more law enforcement, now it’s more business. We just had some audits done, and everything went well I’m proud to say.”
Some projects planned for the park in the future are updates to parts of the waste water treatment system, re-pavement of the Post Oak Campgrounds, and updates & repairs on the hiking trail and primitive area.
“Once these projects are finished, we will have one of the nicest facilities in the state,” he explains. “My focal point with this new position is to work on community relations and outreach. We will work with what we have and use it to get people into the park.”
King was voted Officer of the Year for 2015; and was nominated for the Stars in the Park Award for his community involvement.
King and his wife of eight years, Shelly, live on site with their three girls aged 13, 5, and 1 years old. The family attends First Baptist Church of Fairfield.
“Leah, my oldest, is in seventh grade at Fairfield Junior High,” explains King. “She is into sports and plays the clarinet in band.”
One fun fact about King is that he has an identical twin brother, Anthony, who is a Game Warden in Shelby County. “We love to play tricks on people,” he says. “It’s fun to watch them try to figure out who they are talking to.”
When not working, King enjoys spending time with his family; and doing anything outdoors.
“I’m excited and proud to be in this new position,” he concludes. “Come on out and join us at the park!”
