Staff Leadership

Executive Director - Jack C. Wilson
jackw@tacomaparks.com
(253) 305-1091
Jack C. Wilson is the Executive Director of Metro Parks Tacoma. Appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners, he is the leader of the park district's 260 employees and guides the administration of programs and services. Jack's Bio
Director of Business & Operational Support Services - Wayne Williams
waynew@tacomaparks.com
(253) 305-1065
Wayne Williams leads the Budget & Management & IT; Planning, Design & Development; Marketing, PR & Communications; Resource Development; Government Relations; and HR & Risk Managment departments. Wayne's Bio
Parks & Building Services Director - Steve Knauer
stevek@tacomaparks.com
(253) 305-1051
Steve Knauer, director of Parks and Building Services, leads the department responsible for asset repair and maintenance, horticulture and landscape services, facility services and fleet management. Steve's Bio
Recreation & Community Services Director - Shon Sylvia
shons@tacomaparks.com
(253) 305-1072
Shon Sylvia is director of Recreation and Community Services. His department provides programs in youth development, community services, sports and aquatics, enrichment, golf and attractions. Shon's Bio
Zoological & Environmental Education Director - Gary Geddes
ggeddes@nwtrek.org
(360) 832-7150
Gary Geddes is director of Zoological and Environmental Education, which includes Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Tacoma Nature Center. Gary's Bio

Last Updated: Mar 16, 2010 2:27 PM