Staff Directory

Equal Opportunity Employer

River Trails Park District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or age. Hearing Impaired Assistance

Please contact us through the Illinois Relay Center Voice: 1.800.526.0857. TTY: 1.800.526.0844

Photo Policy

Please be aware that staff may take photos of participants enrolled in Park District activities or people on Park District properties. These photos are for Park District use only and may be used for publications and the park district’s website. Financial Assistance–Scholarship Program

Our goal is to provide recreational opportunities for all district residents. We provide services to our residents facing financial hardship through reasonably priced programs and financial assistance/scholarship programs. If you’re a River Trails Park District resident facing financial hardship you can apply for assistance. Please fill out an application at the Weiss Community Center, 1500 E. Euclid Ave., Mt. Prospect. Scholarship assistance is made possible from funds raised through our RIVER TRAILS PARK and RECREATION FOUNDATION, a 501(c)3 organization.

Code of Conduct | We rely on all participants to display appropriate behavior at all times. Participants shall: • Show respect to all participants, staff and spectators • Refrain from using foul language • Refrain from inflicting bodily harm upon other participants, staff and spectators • Show respect for equipment, supplies and facilities Additional guidelines may be developed as deemed necessary. River Trails Park District reserves the right to dismiss a participant or spectator for inappropriate conduct. Each situation will be evaluated on its own merit.

847.255.1200 Administrative Staff

Bret Fahnstrom, CPRE ...............Executive Director Michael Posch ..............................Information Technology Manager Dave Oswald..................................Superintendent of Finance and HR

Recreation Staff

Patti Mitchell, CPRP....................Superintendent of Recreation Kate Erickson.................................Communications and Marketing Manager Katelynn Putkonen, AFO..........Recreation Manager Vance Violante, CPRP................Recreation Manager Eileen Meyers................................Customer Service Supervisor Bruce Barry.....................................Recreation Supervisor Dan DesJardins............................Recreation Supervisor Katie Halverson, CPRP, AFO....Recreation Supervisor Josh Mulholland...........................Recreation Supervisor Justin Slade....................................Recreation Supervisor

Park Staff

Mike Hanley...................................Superintendent of Parks Jeremy Hakala..............................Grounds Manager Erik Hosp.........................................Head Custodian Tom Kearns.....................................Facility Manager Ryan Geisler...................................Tradesman Sean Waite......................................Grounds Foreman

Rob Roy Golf Course Staff

Louis Eckenbrecht........................General Manager Jeremy Rolf.....................................Golf Superintendent If you have an ADA Compliance concern, please contact: Patti Mitchell, 847.463.3717, pmitchell@rtpd.org or Mike Hanley, 847.394.0734, mhanley@rtpd.org.

An Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency since 2000

The Illinois Assoc. of Park Districts and Illinois Park and Recreation Association Accreditation Program. The goal is to improve the delivery of recreation services through a voluntary comprehensive evaluation process. The desired result is to improve the quality of life for residents and to recognize the agencies which provide this quality service. This process makes sure we up to date with all legal and policy matters as well as increases operational efficiency and effectiveness.