MRPA Park and Resource Conservation Branch (PARC Branch)
MRPA PARC Branch
PARC Branch members consist of individuals employed in or with an interest in the natural resources, park maintenance and development and conservation fields. Members are provided with new ideas and insights into the practical as well as philosophical aspects of resource conservation maintenance, design and park management.





Upcoming Events/Fundraisers
MRPA Ops360: Parks Operation & Recreation Expo
Join hundreds of parks and recreation professionals, maintenance staff, facility managers, operations personnel, recreation leaders, and industry partners for the 2026 MRPA Ops360: Parks Operation & Recreation Expo—Maryland's premier outdoor trade show dedicated to the products, equipment, services, and innovations that keep our parks, facilities, and recreation programs running strong.
Date:Â Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location:Â Fairland Regional Park
13950 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
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Past Events/Fundraisers
Contact Us/Members
2026-2027 Branch Leadership:
Branch Chair: Brandon Carter
• Brandon.Carter@pgparks.com
• M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
Chair-Elect: Dresmond McLaurin
• Dresmond.McLaurin@pgparks.com
• M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
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Past Chair: Lynn Gulley
• M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
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Secretary: Bryan Etheridge
• Bryan.Etheridge@pgparks.com
• M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
Treasurer: Shannon Davis
• shdavis@howardcountymd.gov
• Howard County Recreation and Parks
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Member-At-Large: Marcel Frazier
• Marcel.Frazier@pgparks.com
• M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
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Member-At-Large: George Moxley, Jr.
• George.Moxley@pgparks.com
• M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County

PARC Branch Awards
