Chad Fincher
Parks and Recreation Director at City of Kalispell- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector
National Recreation and Park AssociationJun, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Pool Operator
National Swimming Pool Foundation
Experience
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City of Kalispell
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Parks and Recreation Director
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Feb 2014 - Present
As the Director of Parks and Recreation I oversee 435 acres of parkland and open space, waterpark, youth sports complex, urban forestry operations, afterschool programs, summer day camp, youth recreational leagues, cultural art programs, sports programming, streetscape, bike/pedestrian paths, facility maintenance and a popular summer concert series. Being a diverse division can be arduous at times; however the positive influence left in those who participated, is extremely rewarding.
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Parks Superintendent
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Feb 2007 - Feb 2014
Managed parklands, open space, trail maintenance, urban forestry, formal gardens, streetscape, 130 acre athletic complex, pool operations, developed operations manuals for ice rink and pool, interim Co-director of Parks and Recreation December 2013 through February 2014. Liaison to the Street Tree Shade Commission and Parks Representative on the city's Site Review Board. Inspect properties for compliance of the city's landscape ordinance.
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City Of Whitefish
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Parks and Community Services Superintendent
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Feb 1998 - Feb 2007
Managed parklands, open space, trail maintenance, beach, facilities and indoor ice rink. Coordinate recreational activities. Served as Interim Parks and Recreation Director July, 2000 through November 2000. Voted Government Employee of the year by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce in 2006. Developed operational standards for facilities and parklands along with manuals. Managed parklands, open space, trail maintenance, beach, facilities and indoor ice rink. Coordinate recreational activities. Served as Interim Parks and Recreation Director July, 2000 through November 2000. Voted Government Employee of the year by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce in 2006. Developed operational standards for facilities and parklands along with manuals.
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Education
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Flathead Valley Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Community
