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.

Mike Clark, CEO and owner of consulting firm Plan4Action, speaks to a career in the field of Parks and Recreation, mentoring others and bringing along the next generation of parks and recreation professionals. https://plan4action.net/ 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.

Cindi Wight - Director of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront - Burlington, VT speaks to managing nontraditional departments, mentoring, forging a career in parks and recreation, challenges, and finding a purpose.

https://enjoyburlington.com/ 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.

The Spouses - featuring a panel of Josh Keller, Hannah Mize, Melissa Salatino, and Lindsey Tryon, answering questions about supporting the dedicated significant other, and navigating through the good and the challenges of the field of parks and recreation. 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.

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. Mansfield Parks and Rec Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MansfieldTxParks/ Blue Bell Ice Cream https://www.bluebell.com/ 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.

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. Sports Facilities Companies https://sportsfacilities.com/ Dallas FIFA World Cup https://www.dallasfwc26.com/ Texas A&M University https://www.tamu.edu/index.html 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.

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. https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/awards/30-under-30/ 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.

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: New Braunfels Youth Collaborative www.thenbyc.com

Learn to Ride Charlotte

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Great Rochester Disc Golf

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Monarch Sanctuary Project

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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.