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Responsible for mission strategy and advancement through maintaining and developing partnerships and overseeing domestic and international projects. KATW has built more than 1,200+ playgrounds, provided 80+ million meals, 890+ story clubs and more than 100+ Hope Zones in 85+ different countries. Notable Accomplishments:-Built first playground in Carrefour, Haiti, a city of 500k+ residents that was at the epicenter of the earthquake in 2010. -Assisted in fundraising and… Show more Responsible for mission strategy and advancement through maintaining and developing partnerships and overseeing domestic and international projects. KATW has built more than 1,200+ playgrounds, provided 80+ million meals, 890+ story clubs and more than 100+ Hope Zones in 85+ different countries. Notable Accomplishments:-Built first playground in Carrefour, Haiti, a city of 500k+ residents that was at the epicenter of the earthquake in 2010. -Assisted in fundraising and development of more than 100+ international playground projects.-Raised more than $2M in funding and in-kind humanitarian aid for several third world countries. Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada

Responsible for the planning, operating and maintenance of 85 parks and natural areas with more than 1,800 acres and 104+ trail miles, 18 community facilities offering 700+ programs with 1.3M annual attendance, contract administration for six (6) leased facilities, 150+ sports fields with more than 5.4M annual attendance and permitting of 800+ special events with 1.4M attendees. Fiscally responsible for $46M operating budget and a FY21/22 capital budget of $27M. Supervised 225 FTE and… Show more Responsible for the planning, operating and maintenance of 85 parks and natural areas with more than 1,800 acres and 104+ trail miles, 18 community facilities offering 700+ programs with 1.3M annual attendance, contract administration for six (6) leased facilities, 150+ sports fields with more than 5.4M annual attendance and permitting of 800+ special events with 1.4M attendees. Fiscally responsible for $46M operating budget and a FY21/22 capital budget of $27M. Supervised 225 FTE and 450+ PTE with seven (7) direct reports. Development of capital project construction plans and projects and served as chief liaison to the City Manager’s Office, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and the Las Vegas City Council.Notable Accomplishments:-Reorganized department by function and added 120+ full-time and $25M to budget becoming the third largest department in the City of Las Vegas.-Opened ten (10) new parks and developed five-year capital improvement program that secured $27M for projects and applied for more than $100M in federal, state and local grants. -Successfully led department through Covid-19 pandemic including development of service restoration plans, the Healthy Parks Program, recruited 1,400+ new Volunteers in the Parks (VIP’s), and developed Vegas Strong Academies with partners to offer distance learning for 2,200+ students. Show less

Responsible for the planning, operating and maintenance of 52 parks with more than 2,100 acres and 28 trail miles, the Idaho Falls Zoo, three (3) golf courses, indoor ice, hockey and events arena, 3.4k seat baseball stadium, 5k seat fair, rodeo and festival grounds, motor cross and stock car racing tracks, (5) food and beverage operations, two (2) cemeteries, 100+ sports fields, varied youth and adult leagues and programs, and permitting and administration of 200+ special events… Show more Responsible for the planning, operating and maintenance of 52 parks with more than 2,100 acres and 28 trail miles, the Idaho Falls Zoo, three (3) golf courses, indoor ice, hockey and events arena, 3.4k seat baseball stadium, 5k seat fair, rodeo and festival grounds, motor cross and stock car racing tracks, (5) food and beverage operations, two (2) cemeteries, 100+ sports fields, varied youth and adult leagues and programs, and permitting and administration of 200+ special events. Fiscally responsible for $15M operating budget and a FY18/19 capital budget of $3.2M. Supervised 78 FTE and 300+ PTE employees with six (6) superintendents as direct reports. Served as chief liaison to Mayor, multiple boards, commissions and the Idaho Falls City Council.Notable Accomplishments:-Secured more than $20M in grant funding for capital projects, programs and special events.-Increased department cost recovery rate from 29% in 2012 to 60% in 2018. -Awarded best new park from multiple state organizations including Idaho Smart Growth Award for Snake River restoration project, the River Gardens at Taylor’s Crossing. -Developed financially successful Golf Operations Business Plan for three (3) public courses that reversed average annual deficit of $350k and secured more than $650k in reserves.-Led planning and implementation of $2M citywide signage and way finding master plan, regional bicycle and pedestrian plan, and negotiated landmark agreement for the development of 25+ miles of new multi-purpose trails. Show less

Responsible for the planning, operating and maintenance of award-winning park and recreation department with 39 parks encompassing more than 2,000 acres. System included competitive golf course, 35 mile trail network, 4,600 seat baseball stadium, more than 50 sports fields and courts, five (5) community pools, two (2) spray parks, two (2) cemeteries, 14 miles of watershed and greenways, twenty (20) public spaces and plazas, large scale trout nursery operation, concessions, solid waste… Show more Responsible for the planning, operating and maintenance of award-winning park and recreation department with 39 parks encompassing more than 2,000 acres. System included competitive golf course, 35 mile trail network, 4,600 seat baseball stadium, more than 50 sports fields and courts, five (5) community pools, two (2) spray parks, two (2) cemeteries, 14 miles of watershed and greenways, twenty (20) public spaces and plazas, large scale trout nursery operation, concessions, solid waste and recycling, urban forestry, wildlife management in addition to varied youth and adult sports and recreational programs.Fiscally responsible for $7.4M operating budget and a capital budget of more than $10M. Supervised 59 FTE and 250 PTE employees with four (4) division managers and a 501(c)(3) Foundation Executive Director as direct reports. Development of capital project construction plans and projects; wrote and administered a myriad of federal, state, county and local grants, and served as chief liaison to City Council and multiple commissions, boards and foundations.Notable Accomplishments:-Merged and reorganized multiple bureaus to create new cabinet level Parks and Recreation Department.-Secured more than $10M in various public and private grants for capital projects, programs and special events.-Led development of 501(c)(3) Friends of the Allentown Parks Foundation.-Published award-winning magazine, ‘Adventure Allentown’ a comprehensive guide to citywide facilities, parks, recreation, museums, arts, and special events. Show less

Responsible for development of newly created regional recreation and park agency under direction of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Circuit Rider program.Fiscally responsible for $350k operating budget and a capital budget of $3.8M with direct supervision of three (3) FTE and 80 PTE employees. Developed and implemented strategic and comprehensive planning including greenways and master site plans. Prepared… Show more Responsible for development of newly created regional recreation and park agency under direction of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Circuit Rider program.Fiscally responsible for $350k operating budget and a capital budget of $3.8M with direct supervision of three (3) FTE and 80 PTE employees. Developed and implemented strategic and comprehensive planning including greenways and master site plans. Prepared and administered all grants and served as Chief liaison to Board of Directors, County Commissioners, the Lewisburg Area School District, Bucknell University and elected officials for all member municipalities. Notable Accomplishments:-Agency awarded PA Governor’s Award for Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation.-Secured more than $3.8M to develop one of the first multi-generational destination parks in the country.-Chief negotiator for award winning 10+ mile countywide rail-trail project. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Recreation, Park And Tourism Management

Activities and Societies: Recreation and Park Student Government Student Branch - Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society

Master Of Science (M.S.), Health, Physical Education, Recreation And Park Administration

Activities and Societies: Thesis: Business and Managerial Strategies During Times of Economic Recession Graduate Teaching Assistant.