In 2005, the National Park Service (NPS) partnered with the Eppley Institute to address the need for qualified facility managers within the NPS. In their 2005 report, the Performance, Training, and Competency Gap Analysis,

Parks—and other public facilities—are amazing venues for all kinds of events. From arts fairs and family reunions to sports competitions and political rallies, agencies are inundated with a variety of requests to use their