Staff Leadership
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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




