Executive Director

• Jun 2022 - Present

Superintendent

• Mar 2018 - Jun 2022

Oversees the District’s park operations, services and priorities., serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and district initiatives. Includes all programming, operations, 500 staff members, and strategic planning for over 400 programs, special events, fitness and wellness. Provides high-level leadership to the following departments and operations: • Adult Activity Center which plans, manages, organizes programs, activities, and operations of the Adult Activity Center… Show more Oversees the District’s park operations, services and priorities., serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and district initiatives. Includes all programming, operations, 500 staff members, and strategic planning for over 400 programs, special events, fitness and wellness. Provides high-level leadership to the following departments and operations: • Adult Activity Center which plans, manages, organizes programs, activities, and operations of the Adult Activity Center including programming for 50+ and land-based fitness classes. • Aquatics which operates activities, and staff within two Aquatics facilities. • Bob Keefer Center which plans, manages, organizes, and directs the programs, activities, and administration of the Bob Keefer Center, Les Schwab Sports Park including Youth Sports, Front Desk, Fitness and Wellness and Adult Sports. • Youth Education and Youth Programming which manages, organizes, and directs the programs, activities, and administration of the Youth Education and Early Childhood programs including before, during and after school care. • Special Events and Outdoor Recreation which organizes, and directs the programs, activities, and administration of all special events, outdoor recreation. Includes management of Dorris Ranch and Living History programming. • Resource Development which plans, organizes, leads District sponsorships, naming rights, corporate relations, program grants, advertising sales, fund raising campaigns and community outreach efforts. http://willamalane.org/

Deputy Superintendent

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

Second in command of the 2016 NRPA Gold Medal Winning District, which maintains and operates five recreation facilities and 45 parks and natural areas totaling nearly 1,500 acres. Administers over 500 recreation programs and services to people of all ages and abilities.

Executive Director

• Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

First Executive Director for a 140-acre parks and recreation district, reporting to a seven-member board of directors. Administer annual operating and capital budgets of $7 million, including budgeting, forecasting and seeking alternative funding through state. federal, corporate, non-profit and foundation grants. Lead and administer 40 full and part-time staff and 150 volunteers. Oversee development of $4.2 million master plan, including budgeting, construction and… Show more First Executive Director for a 140-acre parks and recreation district, reporting to a seven-member board of directors. Administer annual operating and capital budgets of $7 million, including budgeting, forecasting and seeking alternative funding through state. federal, corporate, non-profit and foundation grants. Lead and administer 40 full and part-time staff and 150 volunteers. Oversee development of $4.2 million master plan, including budgeting, construction and permitting. Develop all policies and procedures for staff and park visitors. Maximize revenue generation through sponsorships, facility rentals, programming and concessions. In first year of role, increased sponsorship revenues by 1,120 percent, rental revenues by 72 percent, and concession revenues by 22 percent. Represent District at public meetings, conferences and public relations events. Utilize latest technology solutions to streamline park operations and increase efficiency and revenue. Write and administer RFPs and RFQs for construction projects, park equipment, and sporting goods. Show less First Executive Director for a 140-acre parks and recreation district, reporting to a seven-member board of directors. Administer annual operating and capital budgets of $7 million, including budgeting, forecasting and seeking alternative funding through state. federal, corporate, non-profit and foundation grants. Lead and administer 40 full and part-time staff and 150 volunteers. Oversee development of $4.2 million master plan, including budgeting, construction and… Show more First Executive Director for a 140-acre parks and recreation district, reporting to a seven-member board of directors. Administer annual operating and capital budgets of $7 million, including budgeting, forecasting and seeking alternative funding through state. federal, corporate, non-profit and foundation grants. Lead and administer 40 full and part-time staff and 150 volunteers. Oversee development of $4.2 million master plan, including budgeting, construction and permitting. Develop all policies and procedures for staff and park visitors. Maximize revenue generation through sponsorships, facility rentals, programming and concessions. In first year of role, increased sponsorship revenues by 1,120 percent, rental revenues by 72 percent, and concession revenues by 22 percent. Represent District at public meetings, conferences and public relations events. Utilize latest technology solutions to streamline park operations and increase efficiency and revenue. Write and administer RFPs and RFQs for construction projects, park equipment, and sporting goods. Show less

Business Director

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2014

Led a team of fitness and service professionals in the delivery of an outstanding member experience across the Philadelphia region at multiple health club facilities. Provided daily leadership to over eighty staff members and a high performing sales team ensuring the highest level of customer service while serving over 35,000 members. Led a team of fitness and service professionals in the delivery of an outstanding member experience across the Philadelphia region at multiple health club facilities. Provided daily leadership to over eighty staff members and a high performing sales team ensuring the highest level of customer service while serving over 35,000 members.

Vice President of Business Development

• Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

Responsible for new business development for tri-state region in the areas of higher education, K-12, healthcare, sustainable designs, government, and all other non-residential opportunities for 50+ person architectural firm. Identify prospects through networking, events, conferences, and individual meetings. Responsible for new business development for tri-state region in the areas of higher education, K-12, healthcare, sustainable designs, government, and all other non-residential opportunities for 50+ person architectural firm. Identify prospects through networking, events, conferences, and individual meetings.

Deputy Director

• Mar 2004 - Feb 2012

Administered, planned and directed operations for an award-winning 10,000 acre park system with an annual operating budget of $11 million, encompassing a wide range of facilities and parks including a 142-acre arboretum; 130-acre living history farm; a state and federally licensed wildlife center; a baseball stadium home to the Trenton Thunder, a Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees; award winning tennis facilities; 4 championship golf courses; a 340-acre lake home to US Olympic rowing… Show more Administered, planned and directed operations for an award-winning 10,000 acre park system with an annual operating budget of $11 million, encompassing a wide range of facilities and parks including a 142-acre arboretum; 130-acre living history farm; a state and federally licensed wildlife center; a baseball stadium home to the Trenton Thunder, a Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees; award winning tennis facilities; 4 championship golf courses; a 340-acre lake home to US Olympic rowing teams; and an indoor hockey rink and an equestrian center, all serving 367,000 residents and over 1 million annual visitors. Directed all revenue-producing programs and services including golf operations, events and recreation, catering and tennis; oversight resulted in a 50 percent increase in profits. Wrote and administered over $10 million in RFPs and RFQs for construction projects, professional services, equipment, and food services and catering. Member of design team responsible for planning and construction of new facilities including an award-winning golf clubhouse (Golf INC. Public Top Clubhouses of the Year), barrier free playground (NJRPA Excellence in Design Award), and indoor tennis center (USTA Outstanding Facility of the Year). Created special events and programs including concerts, cultural festivals, athletic events, walk-a-thons, corporate meetings, fundraising events and golf outings. Implemented new online reservation system and app for golf facilities, resulting in increased revenues and improved customer satisfaction. Implemented online reservation system for tennis and equestrian facilities, resulting in increased revenue and customer satisfaction. Served as labor relations representative for county and collective bargaining unit serving three separate divisions. Served as mediator and/or representative for county during grievance hearings. Served as Executive Board Member for the Mercer County Sports and Entertainment Commission. Show less Administered, planned and directed operations for an award-winning 10,000 acre park system with an annual operating budget of $11 million, encompassing a wide range of facilities and parks including a 142-acre arboretum; 130-acre living history farm; a state and federally licensed wildlife center; a baseball stadium home to the Trenton Thunder, a Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees; award winning tennis facilities; 4 championship golf courses; a 340-acre lake home to US Olympic rowing… Show more Administered, planned and directed operations for an award-winning 10,000 acre park system with an annual operating budget of $11 million, encompassing a wide range of facilities and parks including a 142-acre arboretum; 130-acre living history farm; a state and federally licensed wildlife center; a baseball stadium home to the Trenton Thunder, a Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees; award winning tennis facilities; 4 championship golf courses; a 340-acre lake home to US Olympic rowing teams; and an indoor hockey rink and an equestrian center, all serving 367,000 residents and over 1 million annual visitors. Directed all revenue-producing programs and services including golf operations, events and recreation, catering and tennis; oversight resulted in a 50 percent increase in profits. Wrote and administered over $10 million in RFPs and RFQs for construction projects, professional services, equipment, and food services and catering. Member of design team responsible for planning and construction of new facilities including an award-winning golf clubhouse (Golf INC. Public Top Clubhouses of the Year), barrier free playground (NJRPA Excellence in Design Award), and indoor tennis center (USTA Outstanding Facility of the Year). Created special events and programs including concerts, cultural festivals, athletic events, walk-a-thons, corporate meetings, fundraising events and golf outings. Implemented new online reservation system and app for golf facilities, resulting in increased revenues and improved customer satisfaction. Implemented online reservation system for tennis and equestrian facilities, resulting in increased revenue and customer satisfaction. Served as labor relations representative for county and collective bargaining unit serving three separate divisions. Served as mediator and/or representative for county during grievance hearings. Served as Executive Board Member for the Mercer County Sports and Entertainment Commission. Show less

Vice President of Business Development

• Jan 2002 - Feb 2004

Created business summits for higher education, college athletics, healthcare, retail, research, corporate and school district decision makers and corporate vendors specializing in facility development, maintenance, project management, contracting and construction. Developed corporate sales staff, increasing profits from $30,000 to over $200,000 per month. Created business summits for higher education, college athletics, healthcare, retail, research, corporate and school district decision makers and corporate vendors specializing in facility development, maintenance, project management, contracting and construction. Developed corporate sales staff, increasing profits from $30,000 to over $200,000 per month.

Director of Major Gifts

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

Raised in excess of $2.3 million in major gifts including a seven-figure corporate donation.

Associate Director of Athletics

• Sep 1990 - Dec 1999

Reinvented sports marketing department, increasing annual revenue from $30K to over $250K. Oversaw all athletic facilities and events, and served as primary contact for the NCAA and championship conferences. Administered all contracts, transportation, and officials scheduling for twenty Division I athletic teams.