RecLess Podcast

Shonnda Smith - Executive Director of Parks & Public Services and Executive Director of Public Works- Mobile, AL - Discusses her three rules for success and happiness, advice that she gives young, and not so young, professionals to develop them into capable leaders, and steps that she uses to encourage professional growth. She also speaks to her experience of serving as a member on the National Recreation and Parks Board of Directors and various national committees, their impact, and work life balance. https://www.nrpa.org/about-national-recreation-and-park-association/leadership/board-of-directors/. 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 daughter Amelia.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.

Maxime Pierre, MPA, CPRP - District Superintendent for the City of Ft. Worth, TX - highlights a new era of the Young Professional Network and making it their own, making big decisions early in a career, and being a young manager in the midst of a leadership change.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 daughter Amelia.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.

Stacie Anaya presents her three rules for success and happiness and speaks to a leadership style that has led to developing a program that is a contender for this year's national gold medal award, and scaling the department in a way that has led to excellence that extends to all departments in the city.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 daughter Amelia.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.

Kara Kish - Director of Parks and Recreation - Loveland, CO speaks to her unique leadership philosophy, resiliency, and experiences serving in various capacities around the country. She highlights her participation in the young professionals network of NRPA, being a woman in a male dominated field, and the principles that guide her beliefs and direction. 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 daughter Amelia.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.

Stephen C. Bentley, CPRP - Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, Raleigh, NC;speaks to saying yes to opportunity, building relationships and building relationships and relying on other's expertise to reach greatness, programming and managing at a city level, and bringing innovation and revitalization to a city through the arts.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 daughter Amelia.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.

Courtney Weinstock, CPRE As Deputy Director of Administration for Baltimore County Recreation and Parks - she highlights stepping into various cities and programs around the US, and finding the common threads that make a professional effective and successful, the importance of a supportive family unit to a parks professional, and showing a new community that you care as you step in to bring new opportunities and programming.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 daughter Amelia.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.

This episode brought to you by Cody Brenner Design - https://www.codynbrenner.com/Lindsay Labas - VP of Marketing and Communications at 500 Festival, Inc. She highlights the differences and similarities of working for a nonprofit vs. a parks and recreation organization. She shouts out the systems and programs that make her job a little easier, and how she has taken past experiences into programming for new events and audiences. She also offers insight into organizing and recruiting volunteers, relaying information to large groups, and running massive events with a shoestring staff.500 Festival, Inc - https://500festival.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 11-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 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.

This episode brought to you by Cody Brenner Design - https://www.codynbrenner.com/Katie Dupont - Executive Director of Massachusetts Park and Recreation Association speaks to the responsibility of developing and educating new professionals in the field, and providing for smaller areas with a staff of one as a part time employee. She discusses staying the course, representing, developing, and providing for current members and maintaining a high expectation and level of education for her members. Massachusetts Parks and Recreation -https://www.mma.org/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 daughter Amelia.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.

This episode brought to you by Cody Brenner Design - https://www.codynbrenner.com/Edwin J. Rivera Guzman, CPRP - Chair of Hispanic Professionals in Parks & Recreation, current PhD student at Clemson, and a current park guide with National Park Service provides insight into the current landscape of parks at the Federal level, finding his way into the field and creating a space for and serving with Hispanic professionals at the national level. National Park Service - nps.govHispanic Professionals in Parks and Recreation https://www.hppr.online/NRPEMS - https://nrpems.org/National Recreation and Park Ethnic Minority SocietyShane 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 daughter Amelia.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.

RecLess 4, Ep 7 - Melissa Termine Battite, CPRP, Director of Recreation and Community Programs - Town of Lexington, MA and Nicholas Campion, Assistant Recreation Director - Danvers, MA. Recorded live at the 2025 Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association Annual State Conference. Melissa is a past president and Nick is the current Vice President of MRPA. They spoke to the importance of membership and networking, developing leaders, growing departments, and continuing great programs.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 daughter Amelia.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.

Meredith Lawrence, MPA, CPRE - Parks & Rec Director/Assistant Public Works Director, Mendota Heights, MN - highlights various mentoring styles, transitioning to public works, and creating culture in a department. 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 daughter Amelia.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.

Paula Willis, CPRP - Parks and Recreation Director at South Fayette Township, PA speaks to funding and growing a small department, lessons learned, and aspirations in the field.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 daughter Amelia.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.

Anthony Iracki, MS, CPRP - CORE Professional Development Manager, PlayCore - highlights his affinity for professional development, personal branding, and promoting all aspects of parks and recreation in the public and private sector.Click here to learn more:https://anthonyinparks.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 11-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 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.

Matt Carusona - Associate Director of Professional Development and Oglebay School Director, NC State highlights his involvement with and development of curriculum and leaders in the field and marketing the field of parks and recreation to the next generation.Click here to learn more about Supervisors Management School:https://learning.nrpa.org/supervisors-management-schoolClick here to learn more about Oglebay:https://oglebay.com/NTCShane 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 daughter Amelia.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.

Trey Mancini - Professional Athlete, Baseball World Series Winner, Cancer Survivor speaks to the impact of parks and recreation on his personal life, overcoming hardship, stepping into leadership, and supporting and partnering others within a community.Click here to learn more about Trey's foundation and work within the community.www.treymancinifoundation.comShane 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 daughter Amelia.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.

Annie Frisoli is a dynamic keynote speaker, author, and culture strategist who specializes in transforming organizational values and leadership practices into actionable, impactful frameworks. She speaks to using and implementing the Working Genius, educating future professionals, shaping and supporting current professionals and joining Shane, Jay, and Tom at the 2025 Massachusetts Parks and Recreation Association ConferenceClick here to learn more about the 2025 MPRA Conference:https://massrpa.memberclicks.net/2025-annual-conferenceClick here to learn more about Annie Frisoli:www.anniefrisoli.comShane 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 daughter Amelia.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.

RecLess 3, Ep 17 Season 3 Recap - Hosted by Hannah Mize Enjoy audience questions and reflections on season 3. 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.

Ryan Davis - Director of Parks and Recreation, Miamisberg, OH speaks to the importance of Directors school, having hard conversations, and using health issues to his advantage. Directors School - https://learning.nrpa.org/directors-school 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.

Trista Taylor, CPRP - Deputy Parks & Recreation Director, Village of Cottage Grove, WI, speaks to making connections, finding a second career, and thriving in a small department. 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.

Hillary Roemersberger, CPRP, Arvada, Colorado, Director of Recreation Services, Apex Park and Recreation District speaks to her experience with aquatics and overseeing high level facilities. Arvada Aquatics Center - https://apexprd.org/facility/arvada-aquatics-center/ 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.

Karen Hesser is the Chief Executive Officer for Five Rivers MetroParks, in Dayton, Ohio. Her 40 year career has spanned multiple positions including Chief Park Ranger, Regional Park Superintendent, and Assistant Director. She is a current member of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. She speaks to the importance of making connections and cultivating relationships in a career and as leader, serving at the national level, and navigating the field of park operations. 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.

Cindie Sullivan, CPRP, is the current President of the American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration and is the retired retired Assistant Director of the Somerset County Park Commission (SCPC), with 40 years of parks and recreation experience. She speaks to her "why" in the field of parks and recreation, creating a network, and the importance of mentoring at all stages of a career. CPC - Conference Program Committee - https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/2024/august/2024-conference-program-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.

Jason Olson is the Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Norman, OK. Jeff Edwards is the CEO and Executive Director of the River Parks Authority in Tulsa, OK. They participated in a live interview at the state Oklahoma Parks and Recreation Association convention in Norman, OK speaking to programming for various types of parks, funding, and partnerships. Show links: The Young Family Athletic Center - https://www.yfac.com The Gathering Place - https://www.gatheringplace.org Eva Longoria rock - https://www.instagram.com/turkeymountain/reel/C10eD8BOYM4/Eva Midway Grocery and Deli - https://www.midwaydeli.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.

Ashley Faulcon, Program Coordinator - Youth/Community Services, East Brunswick, NJ discusses meaningful programming for teens and the highlights of her professional journey that has led to a momentous year. Show links: The Municipal Article - https://www.themunicipal.com/2024/10/faulcon-finds-her-element-setting-youth-up-for-success/ 30 Under 30 Article - https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/2024/february/30-under-30-for-2024/ From Brush to Heart Non-Profit - https://frombrushtoheart.org/ Points of Light Organization - https://www.pointsoflight.org/ Mental Health First Aid Program - https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ 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.

Nate Williams - Director of Parks and Recreation - Excelsior Springs, MO - speaks to recognizing and developing leadership qualities, incorporating and utilizing the geniuses of a team, and creativity in programming. Click to learn more about the Working Genius - https://www.workinggenius.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.

Linda Kotowski - CPRP, past president of NRPA, and Member of the American Academy of Park and Recreation Administration - highlights her support of the Academy Extern program, her work as a mentor to young professionals, and her experience in the field. Click this link to learn more about the Academy Extern Program - https://aapra.org/Programs/Extern-Program 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.

Errin Koon - Recreation Manager - Programs, Parker Fieldhouse, Parker, CO, recorded live at the National Recreation and Parks Association conference in Atlanta, GA, highlighting youth sports programming, recreation centers and their impact on a community, and the great state of Colorado. CAPRA Accreditation - https://www.nrpa.org/certification/accreditation/CAPRA/ 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.

Dr. Tony Lopez - Deputy Town Manager of Miami Lakes, FL highlights educating and recruiting future parks and recreation professionals, using creativity and innovation to thrive in the field of city management, and building and maintaining a professional network. American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration - https://aapra.org/About-AAPRA/What-Is-the-Academy Robert Crawford Awards - https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/awards/halloffame/ 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.

Javi Martinez - Manager of Fitness & Aquatics, Waukegan Park District, IL, highlights being a 30 Under 30 recipient, setting goals as a young professional, and serving his community. NRPA 30 Under 30 - 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.

Jason Mangum - Assistant City Manager, Missouri City, TX, talks about serving a community in a coastal area, transitioning to a city manager position, and challenges, mindset, and principles required. Click this link to learn more about CAPRA - Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies - https://www.nrpa.org/certification/accreditation/CAPRA/ 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.

Kayode Lewis - Associate Director, UNH Campus Recreation - University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH - speaks to finding a different path in parks and service at the collegiate level. He is serving his campus, providing unique experiences for his community, and guiding college aged students from a unique position. Click the link for more information about NIRSA - National Intramural Sports Association https://nirsa.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.

Katie MacCammon - Recreation Manager, City of Fairfax, VA, speaks to her experience as a young professional in the field, finding mentors, getting involved, and building a network. Click this link to find community groups in NRPA and learn more about the YPN (Young Professional Network.) https://connect.nrpa.org/communitiesfornonmembers 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.

Jen Basham MS, CPRE, CPO is the Parks and Recreation Director at City of Burleson, TX. Listen as she speaks to navigating being a female in a high ranking role, maternity leave, leadership, and empowering a team. 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.

Click here to order limited time merch! https://forms.gle/xPjjquANHi7fCfaT8 Katie MacCammon - Recreation Manager, City of Fairfax, VA, speaks to her experience as a young professional in the field, finding mentors, getting involved, and building a network. 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.

Click here to order limited time merch! https://forms.gle/xPjjquANHi7fCfaT8 Jen Basham MS, CPRE, CPO is the Parks and Recreation Director at City of Burleson, TX. Listen as she speaks to navigating being a female in a high ranking role, maternity leave, leadership, and empowering a team. 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.

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. 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 www.learntorideclt.com Great Rochester Disc Golf www.grdgc.org Monarch Sanctuary Project www.monarchsanctuaryproject.org 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.

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

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.