Jonathan Winters - Superintendent of Recreation & Older Adults, Richardson, TX and Founder of The Rec Network - speaks to what spurred him to start the social networking group - The Rec Network, transitioning into the field later in his career, tapping into the passion for mentoring and facilitating learning and goal setting for his staff and others.

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This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.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.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Chris and Robin Nunes

Chris is the Chief Operating Officer for The Woodlands Township, TX, and spouse, Robin, is a career long educator.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize with guest host, Tom Venniro.

Hannah Mize is the editor and producer of RecLess, and This Parks & Rec Life, as well as a spouse of parks and recreation professional, Shane Mize.

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.

Alison Rhodes - Director of Parks and Recreation at City of Boulder, COdiscusses weather readiness and preparedness in CO, the unique challenges of working through frustrations and continuing professional growth in one agency, as well as leading and inspiring staff through shared experiences, and preparing for and meeting challenges with confidence.

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.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.