Mundelein Park &
Recreation District Board
of Commissioners
Farewell message from Margaret Resnick,
outgoing Executive Director
Jesus (Jesse) Ortega
President
Wallace Frasier
Vice President
Pat McGrath
Treasurer
Time flies …..
For the past 13 years I have had the honor and pleasure of
serving the Mundelein Community as Executive Director of the
Mundelein Park & Recreation District. There have been many
changes in what feels like a very brief period of time. While
we’ve seen our operating expenses grow by nearly $1.2 million,
our dependency on property taxes declined from 51% to 47%.
Over the last 13 years, participation in recreation programs and special events has
increased 65%! In this same time, we developed and opened Holcomb Park, purchased
17 acres to expand Clearbrook Park, and built the Dunbar Recreation Center.
There are several reasons the Park District has grown so much. First, there is the
support of our residents. We are so fortunate to have a community that values parks
and recreation and continues to ask for additional services. Second, there is our amazing
staff. These committed professionals live our mission every day by “connecting the
community with quality recreation through diverse programs, facilities and open space”.
We listen to our residents and do our best to offer programs and facilities that meet
their needs. And finally, there is the support of the Park District Board of Commissioner.
These five individuals serve without compensation and truly have the best interest of
the community in mind when making decisions.
You may be wondering why I’m getting so nostalgic. Last December, I decided to retire
effective May 31, 2020. While this was a hard decision to make, my second grandchild
recently arrived and I find being a grandma is a much more fun job! During this very
difficult time as we face a world wide pandemic, the Mundelein Park & Recreation
District is fortunate to have hired Ron Salski as our new Executive Director. Ron's many
years of experience will help guide us through this crisis.
Thank you for 13 wonderful years. I can leave knowing the Park District is well
supported and valued in Mundelein!
Kevin Dolan
Commissioner
Bob Knudson
Commissioner
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