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Schneider Appointed Executive Director

March 26, 2020 @ 8:00 am - April 26, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

Executive Director Jack Carey retired from Freeport Park District on March 27, 2020.  The Park Board of Commissioners appointed Ron Schneider to the position of Executive Director effective March 28, 2020.

 After 18 years of service to Freeport Park District, including 16 years as Executive Director, Jack Carey is retiring.  Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Carey led the District through many park enhancement projects including Read Park Ball Field Complex and expansion of multi-use paths throughout the park system.

“Jack’s been a strong guiding force for Freeport Park District. He was a tremendous help when I was elected to serve on the Park Board of Commissioners in 2011, said Debbie Schwartz, President of the Park Board of Commissioners. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with Ron for many years and he will provide the leadership and smooth transition we need as the Park District moves forward,” she said.

Effective March 28, 2020, Ron Schneider is the new Executive Director. Schneider earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration and has over 20 years of full-time management experience in the Parks and Recreation field including 16 years as the Superintendent of Recreation for Freeport Park District.

“It is an honor to serve the Park District Board of Commissioners and residents of Freeport.   I look forward to providing the highest quality parks, recreation facilities and programs for our community while maintaining fiscal responsibility,” Schneider said.

 

This is a pivotal time for the Park District with exciting projects and challenges on the horizon including completion of the District’s comprehensive plan, pending grant projects, rising labor costs due to minimum wage requirements, COVID-19 and economic uncertainty.

 

Details

Start:
March 26, 2020 @ 8:00 am
End:
April 26, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

Organizer

Freeport Park District
Phone
815-235-6114
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Venue

Freeport Park District Office
1122 S. Burchard Ave.
Freeport, IL 61032 United States
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Phone
815-235-6114
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