Dave began his career with the NPS at Lowell with the opening of the park in 1979, starting as a seasonal in interpretation then moving on to a distinguished career in law enforcement. After a three-year appointment at Valley Forge, Dave returned to Lowell for the rest of his career, the city where he grew up and to which his grandparents had immigrated.

A recipient of the regional Harry Yount Award, among other citations for dedicated service, Dave is well known in the field for his commitment to the UMass seasonal law enforcement training program and taught there for 20 years. Dave served as an NPS control tactics instructor and firearms instructor. In addition to training countless rangers, Dave was a SETT team member for many years and team leader for the North Atlantic Region from 1992 to 997. In that capacity he served past presidents and foreign dignitaries, including Gerald Ford, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, Ted Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, the Prince of Wales, Boris Yeltzen, and Queen Noor.

Long before partnerships became the catch phrase of the day, Dave forged many lasting relationships with other area law enforcement and emergency services agencies which have benefitted the operation of the NPS and become part of his legacy at Lowell. In every way, Dave Redding has exemplified the best of the National Park Service and the best of a law enforcement officer.

As he turns the page and begins writing the next chapter of his life, Dave plans on enjoying more time on the golf course and continuing the research he began as a seasonal ranger on “Lowell’s Undergound”, the history of waterpower in 19th century industrial America.

Contact Information
Name: Phil Lupsiewicz, PLupsiewicz@nps.gov
Phone Number: 978-275-1705
Email: Phil_Lupsiewicz@nps.gov