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Steamtown Gets New Superintendent

Jeremy M. Komasz has been selected as the new superintendent of Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pa.

Steamtown Gets New Superintendent

Jeremy M. Komasz has been selected as the new superintendent of Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pa. Komasz began his new role on January 19. Komasz replaced Cherie Shepherd who held the position since 2019. 

Komasz has spent three decades in the military and private sector, as well as five overseas deployments, with three combat deployments to Afghanistan and one to Iraq. Komasz holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, specializing in Political Science and Latin American studies, from George Washington University. He also earned a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I.

“The people and partnerships in northeast Pennsylvania help make Steamtown special,” Komasz said in a press release. “I’m excited to work side by side with staff, volunteers and partners to build on the park’s legacy. I spent a significant portion of my professional life working with complex machinery and systems, so I feel a deep connection to Steamtown’s mission. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on strategic and operational planning, always with an eye toward service. I’m committed to preserving this extraordinary site while ensuring it remains meaningful and accessible to the public. I am excited to experience everything the area has to offer.”

Steamtown was established in the 1960s by New England businessman F. Nelson Blount, who amassed a large collection of steam locomotives. In the 1980s, it moved to Scranton and became part of the National Park Service in 1986. 

This article was posted on: January 28, 2025