WHAT’S NEW AT THE CATSKILL CENTER WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS: DAVID HANS, VISITOR CENTER MANAGER

David took on the role of Visitor Center Manager in January this year after serving as a Catskills Visitor Center (CVC) Assistant. He also worked as a seasonal steward with the Catskill Center’s Catskill Stewards program in 2021. After a thru-hike attempt of the Appalachian Trail in 2022, David returned the same year to the Catskill Center and resumed his work as a Steward.

As Visitor Center Manager, David oversees staffing the CVC with qualified people who can provide regional information to our in-person visitors as well as answer questions via phone and email. He’ll also work to expand our store to include more items created by local makers.

David comes to the Manager position after having spent most of his professional career working in retail, food service, and reception. Plus, this career path at the Catskill Center comes after a focus on classical voice. David graduated from Onteora High School with his Advanced Regents Diploma in 2013 and pursued an education as a Classical Vocalist both at SUNY Fredonia and SUNY Ulster. He now continues using his voice to help visitors find ways to explore the region, in the mountains he calls home. David enjoys spending his free time hiking and is currently working on summiting the Catskills High Peaks. When not up in the mountains, David enjoys gaming and spending time with his two Labradors and cats.

Have a question or comment about our Catskills Visitor Center? Contact David: dhans@catskillcenter.org