Background
MacLachlan, Gary Parker was born on February 16, 1945 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Kenneth William and Fern Catherine MacLachlan.
MacLachlan, Gary Parker was born on February 16, 1945 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Kenneth William and Fern Catherine MacLachlan.
Bachelor, Syracuse University, 1967; Master of Public Administration, Syracuse University, 1992.
Freshman coach of rowing, Syracuse (New York) U., 1967-1970; director parks and recreation, Town of DeWitt, New York, 1971-1975; director recreation, Onondaga County, Syracuse, 1975-1983; commissioner parks and recreation, Onondaga County, Syracuse, 1983-1995; regional director, New York State Parks, Syracuse, since 1995. Board directors Syracuse Chargers, Inc.
Board directors Project Children, Inc., Syracuse, 1987-1994. Commissioner DeWitt Fire District, since 1991. Fire chief DeWitt Fire Department, 1982-1983, life member, since 1964.
Member New York State Recreation and Park Society (certified leisure professional), Center New York Recreation and Park Society (president since 1969, Excellence in Parks award 1980).
Married Mary Kathleen Murphy, August 30, 1969. Children: Timothy, Gavin, Kelley.