Gregory Stephens has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Park Commissioners of the Centerville-Washington Park District. He will begin his first year of appointment as the Secretary of the Board. Mr. Stephens is the 20th individual to serve as a park commissioner since the district’s formation in 1959. He replaces Jason Riley, who retired from the board after a three-year term.
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.
The Board of Park Commissioners meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Park District Headquarters at Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main Street, Centerville. The 4 p.m. regular meetings are preceded by a work session at 3 p.m.