Dave Glenn - Director, State Parks & Cultural Resources
Dave Glenn serves as the Director of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, providing leadership and strategic direction for the agency’s diverse programs and statewide initiatives.
Prior to his current role, Dave served as Deputy Director for the Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails Division and helped oversee the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, playing a key role in advancing outdoor access and recreation opportunities across the state.
Dave brings a broad and dynamic background rooted in outdoor recreation, education, and conservation. His career has included leadership roles in university outdoor programs, management of remote destination lodges in Alaska, work in the outdoor products industry, and the development and administration of extended backcountry expeditions worldwide.
He is passionate about helping people build confidence in the outdoors and ensuring they have the knowledge and tools to safely enjoy Wyoming’s landscapes. Outside of work, Dave spends as much time as possible in the mountains, often with horses in tow, and is an avid fly fisherman and backcountry hunter. He lives in Cheyenne with his wife and a full complement of animals.