Ron Swanson is technically the Parks and Rec director, but he just lets Leslie do most of the real work. He's a man of nature who loves hunting, woodworking, and meat. He is a libertarian who, despite his gruff exterior, really cares about the people he works with, and by the end of the series, he's married to Diane, has a son named John, and is the new superintendent of the Pawnee National Park.