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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 Elmo Vance, Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Behringer Demian Dellinger Phil Matthews Gra Singleton
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 meet regularly to discuss policies and other issues that affect our programs, facilities, and events. If you would like to get involved with an advisory committee, contact Stella Gibson, Town Clerk, at sgibson @ garnernc. gov or 919.773.4406.
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Committee
Matt Davis, Chair Dr. LaPonda Edmondson, Vice Chair Arthell Day Cameron Hayes Amanda McClosky Tim Montgomery Dr. Pauletta Thompson Mark Wood Mon Peng Yueh Gra Singleton, Council Liaison Ernestine Durham, Sr Advisory Committee Liaison
Veterans Advisory Committee John Foster, Chair Don Searles, Co-Chair Terry Chatfield, Ex-Officio Robert Gregory Benjamin Hernandez, Ex-Officio Jeff Hicks, Secretary Russ Kessler Willis McKoy, Ex-Officio Barry Nickow, Ex-Officio Brian Rietvelt Tim Stevens Phil Matthews, Council Liaison
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Sharon Verity, Chair Jo Cicci, Vice Chair Carla Adams Ernestine Durham Joan Jackson Ernestine Ledbetter Jeanie Lin Michael Tew Kathy Behringer, Council Liaison
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GARNER PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Erica Arrington, Recreation Program Specialist Jack Baldwin, Recreation Program Manager( Athletics)
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 Engeman, Marketing Coordinator Martha Fisk, Recreation Program Specialist Jonathan Jackson, Recreation Program Specialist Kevin McLaine, Recreation Program Specialist Maria Muñoz-Blanco, Director Shelby Paustian, Special Events Coordinator Amy Pridgen, Parks & Recreation Superintendent( Arts & Culture) Jamari Prim, Recreation Program Specialist Zach Pritchard, Parks & Recreation Superintendent( Recreation & Athletics) Sara Shaw, Recreation Program Manager Jonathan Shearin, Performing Arts Center Supervisor Brandon Smith, Recreation Customer Service Specialist
The Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources part-time team is made up of over 100 seasonal and supplemental staff across all program areas. They, along with countless volunteers, play an integral role in helping Garner maintain its high quality of life and service delivery to its citizens and visitors. For employment opportunities, please visit garnernc. gov / careers.
This brochure lists the programs that were scheduled at the time of printing. Additional programs may be added. For the most up-to-date programming visit Garner. RecDesk. com or scan the QR code.