JCPR has a small staff of four dedicated outdoor orientated professionals. JCPR usually incorporates Camp Hosts in the campground, and occasionally a volunteer secretary in the office. Volunteers are used through out the year so if you are interested, please contact us.
All staff members work weekends and are always happy to assist you.
Seth Jones,Interim Director
Seth Jones grew up North Vernon, Indiana. He graduated from Jennings County High School in 1998 and went on to graduate from Indiana University in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies. After college, he worked for CFC Properties in Bloomington, Indiana for 10 years maintaining various commercial and residential properties. In 2012, he decided to move back home to North Vernon. For the first few months back, he worked for Morgan's Lawn Care before taking a position at JCHS as a Library Assistant. He started working for JCPR in August of 2016. In his free time, he likes to stay active by exercising, running, hiking, kayaking, and various other outdoor activities!
Paul Gatewood,Park Assistant
Paul Gatewood was born and raised in Westport ,IN, graduated from South Decatur High School in 1977.He worked in a factory for 36 years and decided to fulfill his desire to work in an outside environment and started working for IDNR as a park maintenance person. Started working for JCPR in September 2016. He raised 3 children and has 3 grandchildren. His hobbies include camping, fishing, walking and playing with his grandchildren and enjoys sports of all kinds.
Isaac Fry,Park Assistant
Isaac is a lifelong native of Jennings County. He has two sons with family in North Vernon and Florida. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast, who enjoys, camping, hiking, rock-climbing, and more. Isaac has a variety of other hobbies and interests including art and automobiles. He has been visiting the Muscatatuck Park his whole life.
Camp Hosts Muscatatuck Park:
Autumn and Jason Wallis
Camp Hosts Eco Lake Park
JCPR will likely be looking to fill this position around July. Construction is underway. Completion date is set for this time, yet there is some uncertainty due to the weather. If interested in the position please contact the office.