Bob Branham, CPRP

Robert “Bob” M. Branham, CPRP, deputy director, holds a B.S. degree from Towson State University in Physical Education (sports management) and an M.S. degree in Recreation and Parks Management from Frostburg State University. He was appointed deputy director of Parks & Recreation in 2020. He was most recently the recreation division chief for Parks & Recreation and has worked for county government for over 20 years. Branham has nearly 30 years of overall experience in the field of parks and recreation at the federal, state and local levels. During his career with county government, he has chaired or served on many parks and recreation committees locally and statewide through the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association. Branham is a Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) as certified by the NRPA. He was also integral in creating and implementing the Calvert County Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund which enables families in financial need to gain assistance to participate in parks and recreation programs and activities. He is a graduate of Leadership Southern Maryland 2020 and is a participant in NRPA’s Director’s School.