Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Programming Guide Fall-Winter 2024-25 | Page 2

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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
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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
Autumn Beam , Chair Matt Davis , Vice Chair Scott Bare Dr . LaPonda Edmondson Tim Montgomery Dr . Pauletta Thompson Hope Webber Mark Wood Mon Peng Yueh Gra Singleton , Council Liaison
Veterans Advisory Committee John Foster , Chair Matthew Pedone , Vice Chair Bob Carter Helen Carter Terry Chatfield Robert Gregory Jeff Hicks Willis McKoy Don Searles Tim Stevens Phil Matthews , Council Liaison
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Tony Derico , Chair Sharon Verity , Vice Chair Jo Cicci Ernestine Durham Joan Jackson Ernestine Ledbetter 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 ) Kayla Bender , Special Events Coordinator Torrey Blackmar , Recreation Program Manager ( Senior Center ) Colleen Bockhahn , Recreation Program Manager ( Parks & Nature ) Elesha Burt , Recreation Customer Service Specialist Victor Davis , Recreation Program Specialist Martha Engeman , Marketing Coordinator Katie Lockhart , Parks & Recreation Superintendent ( Parks & Nature ) Maria Muñoz-Blanco , Director Allison Murphy , Recreation Program Specialist Shelby Paustian , Recreation Program Specialist Amy Pridgen , Parks & Recreation Superintendent ( Arts & Culture ) Sara Shaw , Recreation Program Manager Jonathan Shearin , Performing Arts Center Supervisor Brandon Smith , Recreation Customer Service Specialist Megan Young , Parks & Recreation Superintendent ( Operations )
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 .