ParkTalk Podcast

2022 State of the Naperville Park District

This 7-episode series features interviews with Park District leaders and elected officials with a theme of "Rebuilding and Renewing". This is the fitfh year that we have offered the State of the Naperville Park District as a podcast series hosted by Sameera Luthman, Director of Marketing and Communications.

In this episode, we kick off the podcast's theme of “Rebuilding and Renewing” in addition to providing a high-level overview of the aspects to be covered in the various 2022 State of the Naperville Park District episodes.

Guests: Marie Todd, Park Board President and Mary Gibson, Park Board Vice President

In this episode we introduce two of the four new commissioners elected in April 2021 and learn more about them.

Guests: Mary Gibson, Park Board Vice President and Alison Thompson, Park Board Commissioner

In this episode we introduce two of the four new commissioners elected in April 2021 and learn more about them.

Guests: Commissioners Leslie Ruffing and Rhonda Ansier

Park District staff looks back at 2021 accomplishments and previews key 2022 initiatives.

Guests: Brad Wilson, Executive Director; Eric Shutes, Director of Planning

In this episode we gain insights regarding the successes and continuing challenges of operating in a state of flux due to the pandemic.

Guests: Brad Wilson, Executive Director; Andrea Coates, Superintendent of Recreation, Kevin Carlson, Director of Golf and Sue Stanish, Director of Finance

In this episode we highlight key environmental initiatives at the District and key recognitions received.

Guests: Tim Quigley, Director of Parks and Sue Omanson, Community Development Manager

In this episode we look at how the Park District continues to put a lot of emphasis behind its recruiting and retention efforts to ensure its continued excellence in operations.

Guests: Katie Sepe, Director of Human Resources and Lisette Zuniga, HR Administrator
 
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