Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast RecLess Podcast

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Brian & Pauline Emelson, Director of the Town of Victor, Rochester, NY - they discuss and reflect on their career in parks and recreation, raising their daughter Maeve in the field, coming full circle with mentoring new professionals, and how they have thrived, made memories, and woven their family into the field of parks and recreation.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize, editor and producer of the parks and recreation podcast RecLess, and podcast This Parks & Rec Life, and cohosted by Chase Ellis, director of parks and recreation of Trophy Club, TX.

He and his wife Kori are former guests of This Parks and Rec Life.

ReRelease RecLess 5 Ep 2 Kristine Stratton - President and CEO of the National Recreation and Parks Association reveals behind the scenes insight into site selection for the yearly NRPA conference, consideration and intention behind yearly offerings, and her personal investment and passion in growing parks and recreation professionals across the country.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 18 Chris Matthews - Division Director - Nature Preserves and Natural Resources at Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and Outgoing chair for the CPC - Conference Program Committee for the National Recreation and Parks Association Conference. He speaks to serving on and leading the committee, the session proposal and selection background and process, offers tips and advice to create session proposals that stand out, and highlights the benefits and value of volunteering and networking on the committee and at the NRPA conference. 

Click here to learn more - https://conference.nrpa.org/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 17 Dale Smith - CEO of Smith Management and Consulting Services, brings a fascinating conversation about leadership with lessons gathered from more than 30 years in the field of parks and recreation, her broad experience including a Board of Regent Instructor for Supervisors’ Management School operated by NCSU and the National Recreation and Parks Association, a speaker at national, state, and local conferences, as well as a number of state university classrooms. Get ready to take some notes and get schooled in all things leadership!

Click to learn more - https://tilt365.com/

Click to learn more - dalesmithconsulting.com

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Dr Jadrian Wooten - Economics Educator at Virginia Tech - award-winning educator and researcher. He is currently a Collegiate Associate Professor at Virginia Tech and the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Economics. He is the author of Parks and Recreation and Economics and a weekly blog known as the Monday Morning Economist. Professionally he serves as an editor for the International Review of Economics Education.

Join us for a fascinating discussion about the future of young parks and rec professionals, connecting with the next generation, and trends and patterns that should be noticed in professional and cultural society.

Click here to learn more - https://www.jadrianwooten.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 15 Chamreece Diggs, CPRP, Greensboro, NC Community of Recreation Services Division Manager, speaks to a life long career in parks and recreation, moving into leadership roles, navigating burnout and imposter syndrome  in a healthy way, and programming spaces for her community.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess ReRelease 1 Ep 5 - Roslyn Johnson - Director of Parks and Recreation, Annapolis, MD; speaks about the similarities and differences of leadership in small and large agencies, creative professional development for staff, creating staff buy in and her work/life balance in the field of parks and recreation.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 14 - Aaron Dalzot, Program Manager at City of Lake Forest and Steve Cox, Leader of Sports Logistics at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World speak to their shared experiences as employees at Disney World, how they approach hospitality, customer service, leadership, and how great customer service translates to the field of parks and recreation.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess - ReRelease of Season 3 Ep 1 - Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation, Burleson, TX; speaks to her philospohy and systems for building culture, promoting and developing leaders from within, and hiring and promoting, while juggling maternity leave. She also speaks to her experience working in agencies of varying sizes and needs, and her experience as a Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) Review Team member. Click here to learn more about CAPRA - https://www.nrpa.org/certification/accreditation/CAPRA/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 13 Naomi Sosnowski - CPRP, Town of Amherst Youth & Rec Program Supervisor, Buffalo, NY - is a multiple award winner including a recent 2026 Young Professional Externship recipient, the reigning Vice President of the New York State Park and Recreation Society, and podcaster. She speaks to her excitement about new opportunities because of her recent awards, balancing her career life and ambitions with her home life, and her work in the New York parks and rec world.

Click to learn more - Rec Technologies - https://www.rec.us/

Click to learn more: https://aapra.org/About-AAPRA/News-Announcements/aapra-announces-2026-young-professional-externship-program-recipients

Click to listen - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nysrps-past-present-future-series-ep-1-getting-to-know/id1896562668?i=1000767212240

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 12 - Rich DePalma - Executive Director of the Texas Recreation and Park Society - We are excited to be a part of the announcement highlighting his new professional role on RecLess! He speaks about his start as a parks and rec kid to a supporter that has worked with his local parks professionals to enrich his communities and his transition into the role of the executive director in a state network. He offers advice for working with advisory boards, elected officials, policy positions, budget trends, and staying true to his inner beliefs as a professional, while not taking public criticism personally.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 11 - Riley DeWitt-Rickards - Park Project Manager at County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation, CAA lover of animals - prehistoric and current, a 30 Under 30 winner, with experience in grant and project management, gathering community feedback, educating the community about the various directions of funding and maintenance, and highlights her journey into parks projects in a large agency. She also speaks to establishing her expertise and authority in the construction world, in a nontraditional position, and within the community as a young, female professional.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 10 Chris Clarke - Director of Parks and Recreation, King George County, VA; a fan and supporter of RecLess, but also a respected professional in a smaller agency, highlights his work continuing special events and the scope of services in a small department, his experience as a professional referee, how podcasts and ongoing learning have shaped his career, and navigating personal milestones and challenges in a professional career. 

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 9 - Clement Lau - Sustainability Policy Advisor, Los Angeles County, CA; speaks to being an Asian American in parks and recreation, an introvert and quiet leader, and his perspective about parks, park uses, and careers, and his journey to a career in city planning and writing.

Click here to read more - https://www.prbplus.com/author/clement-lau/

https://www.nrpa.org/blog/rooted-in-service-an-asian-american-reflection-on-parks-and-recreation/?IMISTOKEN=kR2tYXuvbEYCs6MWy1PFbSgu2lcM1eoM

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 8 - Jamie Sabbach - Author and President & Principal of 110 Inc. discusses her new book, The Bison Principle, and the legacy of an agency, safeguarding and honest planning against financial difficulties and strain, the role of cost recovery in programming, and responsible fiscal planning and stewardship.

Click here to learn more - https://www.110percent.net/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 7 - Emmy Richards, CPRP, Parks & Recreation Director Ashland, VA; discusses her role as a co-founder of the Small Agency Network as part of the National Recreation and Parks Association Connect, serving professionals in agencies representing rural towns and agencies of populations of 30,000 or less. They discuss finding support and connection when the entire full time staff could be one staff member wearing all of the hats for their organization. Support for small agencies is growing with a recurring NRPA magazine column, Small Town Stories, online webinars, the Small Agency network, a scheduled Network meeting at NRPA 2026 in Philadelphia, and sessions geared towards smaller agencies at NRPA.

Small Agency Network of NRPA - Join the discussion from NRPA Connect - https://connect.nrpa.org/smallagency

Hear more about the Trashed Panda :) - https://youtu.be/sKCn-zJ3bBU?si=RYNCO4sEau8t7DBa

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 6 - Geordie Emmanuel, CPRP, AFO - Recreation Supervisor, Town of Glastonbury, CT. Recent 2026 Young Professional Externship Program Recipient, Geordie speaks to finding passion in the field, inspiring the next generation of parks and rec professionals, professional sacrifices to serve in the field of parks and rec, the benefits of mentorship, attending NRPA conferences, and stepping into leadership roles.

Click here to learn more:American Academy of Parks and Recreation Association Extern Program - https://aapra.org/Programs/Extern-Program

NRPA's 30 Under 30 Program - https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/awards/30-under-30/Academy Mentorship Program - https://aapra.org/Programs/Mentorship-Program

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 5, Bryce King, Administrative Services Director, Centerville, UT; speaks to his career in service and the drive that has pushed him to create spaces for others including the Directors Summit - its origin and goal, his involvement with his local Youth Council, persevering through and overcoming difficult job situations, passing his experience on to others, and his passion for community and gathering people together.

Click here to learn more:

Directors Summit 2027 - https://www.110percent.net/directors-summit

Youth Council - https://extension.usu.edu/uyc/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 4 - Lakita Frazier, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation at City of Norfolk, VA speaks to being a mentor, future trends in the field, her role in the Women in Parks network (WiPaR), moving into the world of consulting, navigating politics, and her advice to professionals in the field.

Click here to learn more - https://www.womeninparksandrecreation.org/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 3 - Brian Emelson, CPRE, Director of Parks and Recreation, Victor, NY speaks to a career in a smaller town, making the most of and creating community where you are, and the lasting impact of parks and recreation on a person, professionally and personally.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess 6 Ep 2 - Joleen Stinson, CPRP Director Dane County Parks, Wisconsin; Matthew Vanderkamp, CPRP, Recreation Director Mequon-Thiensville School District, Wisconsin

This episode was recorded live at the Wisconsin Parks and Recreation WPRA 2026 Annual Conference & Trade Show in the Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Joleen and Matt speak to stepping into state leadership and volunteer positions that have enriched their professional lives, helped them to make connections, and have kept them in the field. They encourage professionals to get involved and make connections that enrich their lives as they are in the field, speak to their excitement over coming projects, and programs that they have repurposed and marketed for their own agencies. 

And Rooney joined the guys live from Wisconsin!

Click here to learn more - https://www.wpraweb.org/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess Season 6, Ep 1 - Vitoria Martin Delgado - Director General of the National Parks & Recreaction Association of Mexico

RecLess celebrates 100 episodes with an international superstar who highlights the differences between what parks and recreation can look like on a world wide scale, the influence of USA parks on the Latin culture and vice versa, and the impact of our industry on citizens around the world.

Click here to learn more:

ANPR Mexico - https://anpr.org.mx

World Urban Parks - https://site.worldurbanparks.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Kara Kish, Director of Parks and Recreation, Loveland, CO; and Sarah Sandquist, Executive Director of the Champaign Park District, Champaign, IL, speak to the differences and similarities of cultivating support systems as high performing females from a married with children and single without children points of view.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize, editor and producer of the parks and recreation podcast RecLess, and podcast This Parks & Rec Life, and cohosted by Meredith Lawrence - MPA, CPRE - Parks & Rec Director/Assistant Public Works Director, Mendota Heights, MN.

RecLess presents: This Parks &Rec Life - Chase and Kori Ellis. Chase Ellis, CPO, CPRP - Director of Parks and Recreation, Trophy Club, TX and spouse Kori explore a full career, many moves, big kids, and the ups and downs of a parks and rec career.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize, editor and producer of the parks and recreation podcast RecLess, and podcast This Parks & Rec Life, and cohosted by Johnathan Skinner, the Director of Parks and Recreation at the City of Lake Elsinore, CA, and inductee into the 2025 California Park & Recreation Society Hall of Fame.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Meredith Lawrence and John Stutzman. Meredith Lawrence - MPA, CPRE - Parks & Rec Director/Assistant Public Works Director, Mendota Heights, MN and John Stutzman, former Recreation and Leisure Services Director, City of Saint Peter, MN speak to how they develop their support system, caretake their mental health, and protect their personal family life as single parks and recreation professionals.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize, editor and producer of the parks and recreation podcast RecLess and editor and producer of This Parks & Rec Life, and cohost Shane Mize, Director of Parks and Recreation, Pflugerville, TX.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Jeff and Sarah Achee. Jeff is the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation in Pflugerville, TX, and Sarah works in non-profit. They discuss growing together in their careers, the addition of their son, Luca, to their lives, and strengthening their support system.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize, editor and producer of the parks and recreation podcast RecLess, and podcast This Parks & Rec Life, and cohosted by Chris Hunter, Superintendent of Park Operations at Mecklenburg County, NC.

RecLess Season 6, Ep 1 - Vitoria Martin Delgado - Director General of the National Parks & Recreaction Association of MexicoRecLess celebrates 100 episodes with an international superstar who highlights the differences between what parks and recreation can look like on a world wide scale, the influence of USA parks on the Latin culture and vice versa, and the placement of parks and recreation on a world wide scale.

Click here to learn more:

ANPR Mexico - https://anpr.org.mxWorld Urban Parks - https://site.worldurbanparks.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess presents: This Parks &Rec Life - Shane & Hannah Mize. Shane is the director of parks and recreation for the City of Pflugerville, TX and Hannah is the editor and producer of the parks and recreation podcast RecLess and editor and producer of This Parks & Rec Life. This special episode is guest hosted by Tom Venniro, director of parks and recreation for the City of Hilton Parma, NY, and co-host of Recless, and wife, Melissa Salatino, art teacher and small business owner.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Johnathan and Janelle Skinner. Johnathan is the Director of Parks and Recreation at the City of Lake Elsinore, CA, and inductee into the 2025 California Park & Recreation Society Hall of Fame. Janelle is in the medical field. Listen in as they talk discuss meaningful connections, patience, and finding joy in the various stages of their careers.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize, editor and producer of the parks and recreation podcast RecLess and editor and producer of This Parks & Rec Life with cohost Cortney Weinstock, Deputy Director for Baltimore County Recreation and Parks in Baltimore, MD.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Chris and Lakisha Hunter.

Chris, Superintendent of Park Operations at Mecklenburg County, and Lakisha, a medical professional, have proudly raised smart and successful twin girls and live in North Carolina with their giant doodle.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional. Hosted by Hannah Mize, editor and producer of the parks and recreation podcast RecLess and editor and producer of This Parks & Rec Life, and cohost Shane Mize, Director of Parks and Recreation, Pflugerville, TX.

RecLess Season 5 Ep 21 Season Finale Pt 2 - Hosted by Jeff Achee, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Pflugerville, TX.

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess Season 5 Ep 21 Season Finale Pt 1 - Hosted by Jeff Achee, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Pflugerville, TX.

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life with Katy and Josh Keller

Katy Keller, Director of Parks and Recreation Pittsboro, NC and Joshua Keller, an IT professional, reside in North Carolina with their two boys Mace and Turner, along with the king of the house, their giant dog, Chewie.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize, editor and producer of the parks and recreation podcast RecLess and host of This Parks & Rec Life.

This Parks & Rec Life - Tom Venniro and Melissa Salatino - Tom is the the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Melissa is a career long art teacher and artist.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional. Hosted by Hannah Mize with guest host, Josh Keller, an IT professional and spouse of Katy Keller, Director of Parks and Recreation Pittsboro, NC.

RecLess Presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Brandon and Alexa WashingtonBrandon Washington, MPA, CPRE, is the Recreation Program Superintendent of Casa Grande, AZ and spouse, Alexa, is a loan officer.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize with guest host, Josh Keller, an IT professional and spouse of Katy Keller, Director of Parks and Recreation Pittsboro, NC.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Cortney and Sam Weinstock Cortney is the Deputy Director of Administration for Baltimore County Recreation and Parks and Sam works for NASA as an IT professional aiding the development and integration of technology and exploration using telescopes and space.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional. Hosted by Hannah Mize with guest host, Shane Mize.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Jonathan Winters - Superintendent of Recreation & Older Adults, Richardson, TX and Founder of The Rec Network - speaks to what spurred him to start the social networking group - The Rec Network, transitioning into the field later in his career, tapping into the passion for mentoring and facilitating learning and goal setting for his staff and others.

Click here to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1889766381596312

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Chris and Robin Nunes

Chris is the Chief Operating Officer for The Woodlands Township, TX, and spouse, Robin, is a career long educator.

This Parks & Rec Life is a podcast exploring the impact of a parks and recreation career on the lives of the loved ones of a parks professional.

Hosted by Hannah Mize with guest host, Tom Venniro.

Hannah Mize is the editor and producer of RecLess, and This Parks & Rec Life, as well as a spouse of parks and recreation professional, Shane Mize.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Alison Rhodes - Director of Parks and Recreation at City of Boulder, COdiscusses weather readiness and preparedness in CO, the unique challenges of working through frustrations and continuing professional growth in one agency, as well as leading and inspiring staff through shared experiences, and preparing for and meeting challenges with confidence.

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Karen O'Donnell - Director of Parks & Recreation at City of Wheat Ridge, CO - speaks to her personal motivation for success and her love of igniting and coaching it in others, setting healthy work life boundaries, storytelling and educating city leaders and community about the value of parks and recreation, as well as her leadership and mentorship style and perspective.

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.'

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Chad Holpfer - Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry - City of Jefferson, WI - provides feedback and perspective from state vs. national conferences, moving into a director position and providing unique offerings to that community, leaning into new leadership experiences and styles, and enlightening the guys on the joy of cheese curds!

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Bill Tschirhart, CPRP, CGFM - Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts - Kettering, OH - speaks to staying involved in his chosen community, intentional steps taken, and development and confidence in skills to be a desirable candidate and leader, financial strategy and skills in leadership positions, and adjusting leadership to various department sizes and needs.

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Chase Ellis, CPO, CPRP - Director of Parks and Recreation, Trophy Club, TX - speaks to developing a strong support system that doesn't shy away from discussions surrounding mental and emotional health, the idea of corporate coaching, normalizing therapy, and creating a sustainable mindset in the face of professional hardship, resulting in the development of the Directors Summit established in 2023.

Click here to learn more - https://www.110percent.net/directors-summit

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - a new podcast exploring the parks and recreation field from the viewpoint of the support system and the family of a parks professional. Shane and Hannah Mize kick off this new series with a conversation about their family structure and some of the wins and struggles that they have encountered during their time in the field. This is a sneak peak of a new series that will release at the beginning of 2026. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and watch the video interview on YouTube.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Melissa Lockwood - General Manager, Baha Bay at Baha Mar, Nassau, Bahamas - shares her path in the parks and rec world from the public to the private sector and her international adventures managing teams at some of the most prestigious resorts and parks in the world.

Click here to learn more -

https://bahabay.bahamar.com/

https://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/

https://www.yasisland.com/

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Jai Cole - Executive Director, Fairfax County Park Authority, VA explores conversation about a leadership mindset, the art of developing relationships and making connections, resume and interview tips and tricks, and the idea of "leading up."

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Heavenly Smith - Recreation Program Coordinator, Susquehanna Township - Harrisburg, PA converses about finding a career in and navigating parks and rec as a nontraditional hire, the path that lead to her being a Thirty Under Thirty winner, the benefit of implementing skills gained from other jobs in parks, and covers topics from mental health and building a support system, to successful conflict resolution and leadership coaching tactics.

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Cort Jones, NRPA Director of Content Marketing; Christina High, Social Media Manager at NRPA; Cara Myers, Marketing and Engagement Manager at NRPA; are the driving force behind Open Space - the official blog and podcast of the National Recreation and Parks Association. Listen in as they talk about the fun, responsibility, and opportunities to tell the stories of, and provide resources and tools for NRPA's professionals.Click here to learn more about Open Space - https://www.nrpa.org/blog/This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/ Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Chris Hunter, CPSI - Superintendent of Park Operations at Mecklenburg County, NC offers a crash course in his leadership philosophy, strategies that have given him success in relationships as the "chief cheerleader for parks and rec," and the challenges and mindset of switching from running a parks and rec staff to a parks ops staff. Make sure to connect with him on LinkedIn to check out his Superintendent Shorts.

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Brandon Washington, MPA, CPRE - Recreation Program Superintendent, Casa Grande, AZ highlights his transition into the field of parks and recreation from athletics, the difference that being involved makes for a career and networking opportunities, and constantly striving for excellence as he moves into various leadership roles and pushes his career forward.

This episode sponsored by CivicPlus - The Best-Run Local Governments Run on CivicPlus Technology - https://www.civicplus.com/

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.