RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - a new podcast exploring the parks and recreation field from the viewpoint of the support system and the family of a parks professional. Shane and Hannah Mize kick off this new series with a conversation about their family structure and some of the wins and struggles that they have encountered during their time in the field. This is a sneak peak of a new series that will release at the beginning of 2026. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and watch the video interview on YouTube.

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 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 18-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.