Terrence Thompson is a Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and a Certified Public Manager with the Wisconsin Certified Public Manager Program (CPM). Thompson has nearly two decades of progressively responsible experience in public and nonprofit Parks and Recreation, spanning three states (SC, NC, WI). His experience includes overseeing recreation programming and facilities, operating and capital improvement budgets, contracts and agreements, and policy and staff development.Thompson is the Community Services Manager (CSM) for the City of Madison, Parks Division. As the CSM, Thompson serves on the Parks Executive Team, overseeing the division's community services, with responsibilities for activating the City's 280 parks, ensuring parks are programmed, and promoting health and wellness, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and safety while creating a sense of belonging. His primary responsibilities include managing 23 full-time and 150 seasonal employees through 4 subordinate supervisors, overseeing the Warner Park Community Recreation Center and Goodman Pool, aquatics program and 12 public beaches, Park Rangers, winter ice skate and ski rental operations, park shelter and athletic field reservations, special event permitting, administrative customer services, Parks Alive, and volunteers, and overseeing the legislative processes for the Facilities, Programs, and Fees Subcommittee. Lastly, Thompson created and leads the Parks Equity Team and oversees the implementation of the division's Equity Action Plan.In 2019, Thompson's unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion was recognized with the Alix Olson Award from the City of Madison Department of Civil Rights and the High Impact Award from the Northside Planning Council. His efforts ensured that the Warner Park Community Recreation Center became a beacon of acceptance, equality, and connection for people of all ages, races, and cultural backgrounds.During his tenure with the City of Madison, Parks Division, Thompson's subordinate staff have been recognized 10 times through individual and team recognitions for going above and beyond the call of duty.Thompson also owns and operates a DJ business in his free time and is a member of the Madison Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity incorporated.
Listed skills include Servant Leadership, Program Management, Communication, Interviewing, and 14 others.
