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Placer County Parks staff mark retirement of Dan Foner after 34 years

Placer County Parks and Open Spaces Commission · May 26, 2026
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Summary

Parks Administrator Erica Stewart and commissioners thanked long-serving parks employee Dan Foner for 34 years of service and announced an open-house celebration June 4; Mark Henry will serve as interim Park Superintendent beginning June 13.

Erica Stewart, Parks Administrator, opened her report by thanking Dan Foner for 34 years of service to Placer County and said this meeting is his last participating as a sitting commissioner-side attendee. Stewart invited commissioners to an open house celebration for Dan on June 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the county facility identified in the presentation.

Stewart said staff and commissioners appreciate Foner's institutional knowledge and contributions and that Mark Henry will serve as interim Park Superintendent beginning June 13. Multiple commissioners offered personal remarks and thanks, noting Foner's humor and mentorship over many years.

Why it matters: Long-serving staff turnover changes institutional knowledge and can affect project handoffs; the county has named an interim lead to ensure continuity.

Next steps: An open house is scheduled June 4 and staff will ensure transition tasks are completed before Mark Henry assumes interim duties on June 13.