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STAFF DIRECTORY

Meet the team who works hard to bring innovation and togetherness in your community. See below to learn more about the Park District of Oak Park staff!

Leadership

Jan Arnold
CPRE, Executive Director

Appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners, Jan leads the Park District's employees and guides the administration of programs and services. Jan has a BS in Therapeutic Recreation, MS in Sports Administration and a MBA. She is an Oak Park resident.

Jan Arnold
CPRE, Executive Director

Appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners, Jan leads the Park District's employees and guides the administration of programs and services. Jan has a BS in Therapeutic Recreation, MS in Sports Administration and a MBA. She is an Oak Park resident.

Edith Wood
Executive Assistant

(708) 725-2017

Edith Wood
Executive Assistant

(708) 725-2017

Human Resources and Risk Management

Paula A. Bickel
SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management

Paula leads the department responsible for all human resource functions including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, training/development, HRIS and risk management.

(708) 725-2028

Paula A. Bickel
SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management

Paula leads the department responsible for all human resources functions including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, training/development, HRIS and risk management.

(708) 725-2028

Desiree Hines
Human Resources Manager

(708) 725-2161

Desiree Hines
Human Resources Manager

(708) 725-2161

Joseph Marrotta
Risk Manager

(708) 725-2111

Dan Stark
Training & Innovation Specialist

(708) 725-2036

Dan Stark
Training & Innovation Specialist

(708) 725-2036

Joseph Marrotta
Risk Manager

(708) 725-2111

Malika Jones
Training & Innovation Manager

(708) 725-2036

Malika Jones
Training & Innovation Manager

(708) 725-2036

Communications & Community Outreach

Ann Marie Buczek
Communication & Community Engagement Manager

(708) 725-2121

Ann Marie Buczek,
Communications & Community Engagement Manager

(708) 725-2121

Melissa Penney
Digital Content Specialist

(708) 725-2173

Melissa Penney
Digital Content Specialist

(708) 725-2173

Ingrid Monroy
Graphic Designer

(708) 725-2117

Ingrid Monroy
Graphic Designer

(708) 725-2117

Parks & Planning

Chris Lindgren
Superintendent of Parks & Planning, ADA Coordinator

Chris oversees the maintenance and upkeep of 18 parks and 19 facilities, as well as D97 athletic fields. He also leads capital project management and is the ADA Coordinator for the agency.

(708) 725-2050

Chris Lindgren
Superintendent of Parks & Planning, ADA Coordinator

Chris oversees the maintenance and upkeep of 18 parks and 19 facilities, as well as D97 athletic fields. He also leads capital project management and is the ADA Coordinator for the agency.

(708) 725-2050

Travis Stephen
Turf Manager

(708) 725-2054

Travis Stephen
Turf Manager

(708) 725-2054

Nelson Acevedo
Parks & Facilities Manager

(708) 725-2053

Nelson Acevedo
Park & Facilities Manager

(708) 725-2053

Business Operations

Mitch Bowlin
Director of Finance

(708) 725-2015

Mitch Bowlin
Director of Finance

(708) 725-2015

Miriam Armstrong
Finance Manager

(708) 725-2024

Miriam Armstrong
Finance Manager

(708) 725-2024

Scott Sekulich
Registration and Customer Support Manager

(708) 725-2023

Scott Sekulich
Registration and Customer Support Manager

(708) 725-2023

Oak Park Conservatory

Patti Staley
Director of Horticulture & Conservatory Operations

Patti oversees operations at the Oak Park Conservatory and management of the park’s natural and landscaped areas. Liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee, Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory, and chair of the Sustainability Committee.

(708) 725-2451

Patti Staley
Director of Horticulture & Conservatory Operations

Patti oversees operations at the Oak Park Conservatory and management of the park’s natural and landscaped areas. Liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee, Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory, and chair of the Sustainability Committee.

(708) 725-2451

Dusan Lepojevic
Greenhouse Supervisor

(708) 725-2453

Jen Suszek
Horticulture Supervisor

Jen Suszek
Horticulture Supervisor

Dusan Lepojevic
Greenhouse Supervisor

(708) 725-2453

Historic Homes

Susan Crane
Cheney Operations & Special Events Manager

Susan brings a long history of planning and organizing a variety of events to Cheney Mansion. She brings attention to the details of events at Cheney in order for you to enjoy your event, the house and your guests. Susan works closely with caterers, musicians, photographers and florists prior to your event in order to deliver to your expectations.

(708) 725-2500

Susan Crane
Cheney Operations & Special Events Manager

Susan brings a long history of planning and organizing a variety of events to Cheney Mansion. She brings attention to the details of events at Cheney in order for you to enjoy your event, the house and your guests. Susan works closely with caterers, musicians, photographers and florists prior to your event in order to deliver to your expectations.

(708) 725-2500

Special Facilities & Customer Service

William Hamilton
CPRP, Superintendent of Special Facilities & Customer Service

Bill Hamilton is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, upkeep, programming and special events at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, Rehm Pool, the Gymnastics and Recreation Center and the Ridgeland Common and Maple Dog Parks.

(708) 725-2304

William Hamilton
CPRP, Superintendent of Special Facilities & Customer Service

Bill Hamilton is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, upkeep, programming and special events at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, Rehm Pool, the Gymnastics and Recreation Center and the Ridgeland Common and Maple Dog Parks.

(708) 725-2304

Kayla Lindgren
CPRP, Program & Operations Manager

(708) 725-2315

Kayla Lindgren
CPRP, Program & Operations Manager

(708) 725-2315

Bill Moreth
Maintenance & Operations Supervisor

(708) 725-2318

Bill Moreth
Maintenance & Operations Supervisor

(708) 725-2318

Abby Sacks
Aquatic & Rink Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2303

Abby Sacks
Aquatic & Rink Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2303

Ian Telleen
Facility Operations Supervisor

(708) 725-2308

Ian Telleen
Facility Operations Supervisor

(708) 725-2308

Keely Garbacz
Guest Services Supervisor

(708) 725-2309

Keely Garbacz
Guest Services Supervisor

(708) 725-2309

Keith Kerrigan
Program & Operations Manager, GRC

(708) 725-2280

Michelle Anghel
Program & Operations Supervisor, GRC

(708) 725-2282

Keith Kerrigan
Program & Operations Manager, GRC

(708) 725-2280

Michelle Anghel
Program & Operations Supervisor, GRC

(708) 725-2282

Recreation

Maureen McCarthy
CPRP, Superintendent of Recreation

Maureen leads the recreation team responsible for providing programs in Early Childhood, Youth Development, Nature & Adventure, Active Adults, Fitness, Youth and Adult Sports, Special Events and operations at Cheney Mansion and Pleasant Home.

(708) 725-2021

Maureen McCarthy
CPRP, Superintendent of Recreation

Maureen leads the recreation team responsible for providing programs in Early Childhood, Youth Development, Nature & Adventure, Active Adults, Fitness, Youth and Adult Sports, Special Events and operations at Cheney Mansion and Pleasant Home. (708) 725-2021

Chad Drufke
CPRP, Program Manager

(708) 725-2109

Chris Evans
Memberships & Operations Supervisor, CRC

(708) 725-2724

Chad Drufke
CPRP, Sports Program Manager

(708) 725-2109

Chris Evans
Memberships & Operations Supervisor, CRC

(708) 725-2724

Joe Lilly
CPRP, Program Manager - Early Childhood, Nature, Clubhouse and Teens

(708) 725-2102

Joe Lilly
CPRP, Program Manager - Early Childhood, Nature, Clubhouse and Teens

(708) 725-2102

Ryan London
Sports Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2116

Ryan London
Sports Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2116

Megan Ulczak
Arts, Active Adults - Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2106

Megan Ulczak
Arts, Active Adults, Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2106

Abby Meachum
After School Teen Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2169

Abby Meachum
After School Teen Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2169

Hannah Szuch
Nature & Adventure Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2043

Hannah Szuch
Nature & Adventure Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2043

Natalie Kurek
Early Childhood Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2155

Erin Coffman
Fitness & Performing Arts Coordinator

(708) 725-2074

Natalie Kurek
Early Childhood Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2155

Erin Coffman
Fitness & Performing Arts Coordinator

(708) 725-2074
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