Departments of the District

Michael Benard, Executive Director and Secretary of the Board of Commissioners
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Mike Benard has served as the Executive Director since 2007.  Mike serves as the chief administrative officer of the district. He is responsible for implementation of district policies and overall management of the parks and recreation system. Mike directly supervises the Director of Recreation, Director of Athletics, Director of Parks & Planning, Director of Special Facilities, Director of Finance, Director of Marketing and the Human Resources Manager. Mike is supervised by seven elected volunteer park board commissioners.

Daniel Novak, Director of Arrowhead Operations
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– Administers the planning, organization, direction and supervision of Arrowhead Golf Club
– Personnel management of all staff at Arrowhead Golf Club

Sandra Simpson, Finance Director
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– Manages all financial functions of the park district

Margie Wilhelmi, Director of Marketing
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– Manages all marketing functions
– Oversees special event planning
– Develops partnerships that support the district’s mission

Rob Sperl, Director of Parks & Planning
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– Maintains 52 parks-oversees capital projects and equipment replacement
– Directs all custodial work and operations of the Parks Department, Community Center, Cosley Zoo and Lincoln Marsh
– Facilitates the safety and upkeep of all the pools, playgrounds, athletic fields, buildings
– Manages repairs at recreational facilities and oversees day-to-day operations

Vicki Beyer, Director of Recreation
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– Plans, implements and evaluates programs and select facilities to provide comprehensive recreational services
– Oversees Recreation staff and all functions thereof