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Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Program Guide
Mission
To enrich the quality of life in Garner by offering a diverse system of parks, recreational facilities, programs, and cultural resources.
Vision
Helping Garner maintain its high quality of life and service delivery to its citizens and visitors through the core values.
Core Values
To foster leadership, efficiency, diversity, and stewardship throughout the organization.
Town Management
Town Council
Buddy Gupton, Mayor Demian Dellinger, Mayor Pro Tem Phil Matthews Gra Singleton Kelvin Stallings Elmo Vance
Town Administration
Jodi Miller, Town Manager John Hodges, Assistant Town Manager Matt Poole, Assistant Town Manager
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Advisory Committees
Citizen participation is essential to our success. Advisory committees, appointed by the Town Council, meet regularly to discuss policies and issues related to parks and recreation programs, services, and facilities. For information on how to serve on a Town board or advisory committee, please contact the Town Clerk’ s Office at 919.773.4456.
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Committee
Matt Davis, Chair Dr. LaPonda Edmondson, Vice Chair Amanda McCloskey, Vice Chair Fernando Guzman Tim Montgomery Dr. Pauletta Thompson Sandra White Mark Wood Adarsh Yadlapalli Kelvin Stallings, Council Liaison
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Carla Adams-White Jo Cicci Tony DeRico Ernestine Durham Herbetina Johnson Ernestine Ledbetter Jeannie Lin Joan Newman Jackson Michael Tew Gra Singleton, Council Liaison
Veterans Advisory Committee
John Foster, Chair Don Searles, Co-Chair Jeff Hicks, Secretary Kerry Blette Russ Kessler Brian Rietvelt Matt Pedone Tim Stevens Bob Carter, ex officio Terry Chatfield, ex officio William Garrison, ex officio Willis McCoy, ex officio Barry Niclow, ex officio Phil Matthews, Council Liaison
Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department
Erik Anderson, Recreation Program Manager Erica Arrington, Recreation Program Specialist Matt Beard, Parks & Greenways Planning Manager Torrey Blackmar, Recreation Program Manager( Senior Center) Colleen Bockhahn, Recreation Program Manager( Parks & Nature) Elesha Burt, Recreation Customer Service Specialist Catherine Dalton, Parks & Recreation Superintendent( Parks & Nature) Martha Fisk, Recreation Program Specialist James Frick, Performing Arts Center Supervisor Jonathan Jackson, Recreation Program Manager( Athletics) Ian Jones, Recreation Program Specialist Kevin McClaine, Recreation Program Specialist Maria Munoz-Blanco, Director Shelby Paustian, Special Events Coordinator Jamari Prim, Recreation Program Specialist Zachary Pritchard, Parks & Recreation Superintendent( Recreation & Athletics) Betsy Roller, Recreation Program Manager( Inclusive Programs) Sara Shaw, Recreation Program Manager( Youth & Recreation) Christine Sicinski, Parks & Recreation Superintendent( Arts & Culture) Brandon Smith, Recreation Program Specialist Alisia Reyes, Marketing Coordinator
The Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources part-time team is made up of more than 75 seasonal and supplemental staff across all program areas. Our part-time staff plays an integral role in helping the department maintain the quality of its programs and services. For employment opportunities, please visit garnernc. gov / careers.
This Program Guide lists the programs and activities that were scheduled at the time of printing. Additional programs are added through the year. To learn about new programs and register, please visit GarnerParks. com.
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