Michael Patton, Mpa, Cprp Email & Phone Number

United States

Oversee all aspects of park operations, including facility management, program development, and staff supervision. Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance recreational offerings and community engagement. Manage budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure compliance with regulations. Foster collaborative relationships with community stakeholders, local government, and external partners. Lead a dynamic team to deliver high-quality recreational programs, maintain facilities, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to continually improve and innovate in the realm of parks and recreation.

Ephraim, Ut, United States

Oversee all city-wide recreation programs and events. Supervise staff and volunteers. Develop short and long term plans for capital improvement projects. Promote citizen participation to improve recreation opportunities for the community.

Pocatello, Idaho Area

Assist local cities in community and economic development. Develop and administer grants in order to aid in local needs and wants. Oversee grant projects to ensure timelines and regulations are met and followed.

Ashton, Id

Supervised and lead a group of youth in conservation projects for the forest service.Performed maintenance on forest property by rebuilding fences, dams, creating hiking trails, etc. Held and lead safety training meeting in order to prevent accidents created by negligence. Created and facilitated team building exercises so that the YCC Crew felt comfortable with each other.

Rexburg, Id

Manage and supervise weekly community recreational events. Perform facility management skills to maintain the effectiveness of the the equipment and facility. Prepare facility for recreation events, such as soccer field maintenance, volleyball setup, basketball court maintenance.

Rexburg, Id

Led and coordinated multiple recreation sports activities for the intramural program. Communicated and handled participants that were unsportsmanlike. Performed marketing strategies to bring awareness of student activities. Recruited new and former students to participate in new campus activities.

Rigby, Idaho

Planned and coordinated multiple events, such as the Fourth of July Celebration, for the county. Managed the day to day operations at Jefferson Lake.Hired and trained staff to run Jefferson Lake, such as money management and policy. Executed projects to improve facilities, such as obtaining bids and public’s wants and needs for the facilities. Managed and maintained budgets for each projects and events.

Idaho Falls, Id

Officiated sporting events and activities for youth. Coached and taught different sports. Prepared each sporting event. Communicated with parents, coaches, and children about particular problems that may have occurred.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Government And Nonprofit, Graduated

Focus in Local, State, and Non-Profit Organizations

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Recreation Management, Graduated

Obtained a Bachelors degree in Recreation Management with an emphasis in the community. Also obtained a half minor in Exercise and Sports.