The City of Roswell has hired Jeff Leatherman to be its next director of Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs. Leatherman is currently the director of regional parks for Sacramento County, CA, overseeing the operation and management of 15,000 acres of parkland including 62 active parks, more than thirty miles of trails, a nature center, three community centers, and the American River Parkway.

As Roswells Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs director, Leatherman will oversee the operation and management of more than 900 acres of parkland, Roswells historic house museums, the Cultural Arts Center, Roswells trail system, and multiple special events for the community each year. Leatherman will start in his new position this month.