RecLess Podcast

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 Par...

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 - http...

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...

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...

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 Associati...

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 cit...

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...

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 Direct...

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...

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...

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...

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 Dire...

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 Venn...

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 R...

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 daughte...

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,...

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...

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...

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 Tr...

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 Ame...

Nate Jaramillo - Recreation Supervisor at Clark County - Las Vegas, NV 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 recreat...

Atuya Cornwell - Director of Chapel Hill 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 profe...

Tracey Crawford -Executive Director, Northwest Special Recreation Association 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...

Johnathan O. Skinner - Director of Community Services at the City of Lake Elsinore, CA 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...

Michael Klitzing - CPRE Chief Operating Officer, Carmel Clay 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...