Ann Beck - Marketing and Communications Manager, Parks & Recreation Department, Mansfield, TX speaks to promoting your department with a marketing mindset, spreading the word and work of your department, and connecting with your community.

JD Wood - Regional Vice Pres. of Strategic Dev. for Sports Facilities Companies speaks to finding a career in event planning, partnering with cities and parks departments, and finding balance serving the public.

AJ McCage - Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator - Henrico County, Virginia talks about the role of therapeutic recreation, stepping up and filling needs, and being recognized as a 30 Under 30 NRPA professional.

Stacey Dicke speaks to continuing service in the nonprofit sector and partnering to provide services to those who could be overlooked.

Links mentioned in the show:

Learn to Ride Charlotte

www.learntorideclt.com

Great Rochester Disc Golf

www.grdgc.org

Monarch Sanctuary Project

www.monarchsanctuaryproject.org

Tom Venniro is the 10-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is a 17-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Bobbie Nance discusses data and it's impact on programs, schedules, and futures. https://www.recreationresults.com/

Michael McCarty - Executive Director of the Glenview Park District, State of Illinois, speaks to serving multiple agencies, cultivating Gold Medal programs, and serving parks and recreation through the American Academy for Park and Recreation. Learn more about the American Academy for Parks and Recreation HERE.

Jeff Achee - Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Pflugerville, TX talks about stepping down in title, stepping up in legislative action, and looking to the future.

Jane H. Adams is currently the Executive Director of the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration. She speaks to influencing, managing, and the importance of getting involved in associations and it's impact on a career.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 10-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.Jay Tryon is a 17-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Mary Bowie -Therapeutic Recreation Manager, The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Committee

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 10-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.Jay Tryon is a 17-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Barbie Hernandez - Assistant City Manager, Miami, FL

Link to article referenced in episode: https://bit.ly/3PZJPm8

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 10-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.Jay Tryon is a 17-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.