Board of Park Commissioners
The Park District is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County. Each member serves, without pay, for a three-year term.
President: Alexander Pearl
Mr. Pearl holds a B.S. in Horticulture from New Mexico State University and an M.S. in Botanical Garden Management from the University of Delaware. He is currently an Event Staff Supervisor at the University of Dayton and has held various positions in higher education, public horticulture and private industry. Alex has been an active community volunteer since his family arrived in Dayton more than 30 years ago. He became a volunteer with the Centerville-Washington Park District in 2011, after retirement from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections as a Career Technical Horticulture Instructor.
Vice President: Jeff Senney
Mr. Senney holds a B.S. and an M.Ac. from Bowling Green State University and a J.D. from the University of Dayton. He is a shareholder with Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebling in the firm’s business, tax and real estate area. He practices in the areas of federal and state taxation, business and securities law and employee benefits. Jeff is a 30-year resident of the City of Centerville and a proud member of the Rotary Club of Centerville. He also serves as Vice President of the Miami Valley Venture Association.
Secretary: Gregory Stephens
Mr. Stephens has a deep appreciation for parks. He served as a Park Ranger for over 20 years at Dayton-Montgomery County Park District, now Five Rivers MetroParks. He spent his next 12 years with Montgomery County, retiring with 32 years of public service. He is currently working at Kettering Health coordinating emergency communications and technology. He also volunteers with the Montgomery County Police Athletic Association and with the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial Committee. He served as a Butler Township Finance Committee member until his family relocated to Washington Township in 2019. Greg and his greyhound enjoy the Centerville-Washington Park District daily. He believes in keeping parks safe, inclusive and accessible for everyone.
Contact the Board of Park Commissioners
Staff Directory
Administration
Director: Kristen Marks, CPRP
Business Manager: Chris Huff
Project Manager: Nick Meyer
Marketing & Communications Supervisor: Carrie Dittman
Accountant: Denise Miceli
Community Engagement Coordinator: Paula Burkhardt
Communications Specialist: Leslie Jeannet
Administrative Coordinator: Dawn McGlone
Operations
Park Operations Manager: Ken Carter, CPRP
Operations Supervisor: Tim Holtz
Park Supervisor, Oak Grove Park: Eric Lykins
Athletic Supervisor: Jason Beavon
Facilities Supervisor: Grant George, CPRP
Park Operations Technicians: Andy Avers, Michael Horner, Elijah Knost, Scott Lucas, Charlie Mastenbrook, Camron Nelson, Liam Pyle, Kyle Rutledge, Brian Sullivan, Murphy Wright
Programs
Program Manager: Jake Hensel, CPRP
Recreation Supervisor/Summer Recreation Program Supervisor: Ally Berger
Recreation Supervisor/Nature Camp Supervisor: Kayla Ferdelman
Environmental Education Supervisor: Katy Lucas, CPRP
Fitness and Wellness Supervisor: Alyssa Schulte, CPRP
Program Assistants: Mattie Butler, Anna Landing, Chloe Miller, Lexi Moore, Laura Perry
If you’re unsure where to direct your inquiry, use our contact us form and we’ll make sure to direct your question to the right staff member!