Staff Directory
Administrative & Leisure Center • 2222 Birch Street, 60018 • 847-391-5700
Prairie Lakes Community Center • 515 E.Thacker Street, 60016 • 847-391-5711
Golf Center Des Plaines • 353 N. River Road, 60016 • 847-803-4653
Oakwood Maintenance Facility • 1300 Oakwood Avenue, 60016 • 847-391-5744
Park district staff members are available to assist you with any questions you have about parks & facilities, programs & events, strategic planning & polices, and the park district philosophy. We always appreciate your comments and suggestions.
Administration
| Executive Director | Donald J. Miletic, CPRP | 847-391-5700 | dm@dpparks.org |
| Deputy Director | Paul A. Cathey | 847-803-4653 | paulc@dpparks.org |
| Superintendent of Business | Barbara Barrera | 847-391-5700 | barbara.barrera@dpparks.org |
| Superintendent of Parks & Planning | Paul Guza | 847-391-5744 | paul.guza@dpparks.org |
| Superintendent of Recreation | Joseph Weber, CPRP | 847-391-5711 | joseph.weber@dpparks.org |
| Assistant Superintendent of Golf Operations & Facilities |
Brian Panek, CPRP | 847-803-4653 | brian.panek@dpparks.org |
| Assistant Superintendent of Recreation |
Jennifer Boys, CPRP, CPO | 847-391-5700 | jboys@dpparks.org |
| Marketing and Communications Manager |
Gene Haring | 847-391-5087 | gene.haring@dpparks.org |
| Operations Analyst | Jeanette Berard, CPRP | 847-391-5700 | jeanette.berard@dpparks.org |
| Human Resources & Risk Manager |
Nicole McNulty | 847-391-5700 | nicole.mcnulty@dpparks.org |
| IT Manager | Jacob Vilches | 847-391-5700 | jacob.vilches@dpparks.org |
| Golf & Facilities Supervisor | Tyler Fuchs | 847-803-4653 | tyler.fuchs@dpparks.org |
Business
| SUPERINTENDENT | Barbara Barrera | 847-391-5700 | barbara.barrera@dpparks.org |
| Business Manager | Gosia Telichowska | 847-391-5700 | gosia.telichowska@dpparks.org |
| Accounting Assistant | Julie Christoffel | 847-391-5700 | juliec@dpparks.org |
| Accounts Payable | Diane Lawson | 847-391-5700 | dlawson@dpparks.org |
| Accounts Receivable/ Facility Rentals |
Mary Ann Troxell | 847-391-5086 | mt@dpparks.org |
| Registrar (Leisure Center) | Trish Romza | 847-391-5700 | tromza@dpparks.org |
Parks & Maintenance
| SUPERINTENDENT | Paul Guza | 847-391-5744 | paul.guza@dpparks.org |
| Building Services Supervisor | Ken Rochau | 847-803-4940 | kr@dpparks.org |
| Landscape Maintenance Supervisor |
Robert Auten | 847-391-5744 | robert.auten@dpparks.org |
| Mechanical Operations Supervisor |
Ed Kelley | 847-391-5744 | ed@dpparks.org |
| Special Projects Supervisor | Don Prellberg | 847-391-5700 | donp@dpparks.org |
| Oakwood Office | Susan Chiakas | 847-391-5744 | schiakas@dpparks.org |
Recreation
| SUPERINTENDENT | Joseph Weber, CPRP | 847-391-5700 | joseph.weber@dpparks.org |
| Facilities Manager: Prairie Lakes Mountain View |
Shelli Sarg | 847-391-5700 | ssarg@dpparks.org |
| Aquatic & Youth Programs Manager –Pools –Swim lessons –Youth programs |
Matt Hartnett, CPRP, CPO | 847-391-5700 | matt.hartnett@dpparks.org |
| Athletic Supervisor. Sponsorship Coordinator. –Sports programs & camps |
Joshua Cantres | 847-391-5711 | jc@dpparks.org |
| Athletics and Facilities Supervisor –Sports programs |
Chris Poole | 847-391-5711 | chris.poole@dpparks.org |
| Cultural Arts Supervisor –School of Dance –Music & Theater classes |
Nancy Suwalski | 847-391-5711 | nancys@dpparks.org |
| Recreation Supervisor –Creative Corners –Early Childhood –Summer Camps |
Carolanne Smith | 847-391-5700 | carolanne.smith@dpparks.org |
| Recreation Supervisor –Special Events –Active Adults –After school programs |
Cindy Yelich, CPRP | 847-391-5711 | cyelich@dpparks.org |
| Public Relations Coordinator (Part time) | Colette Plantz | 847-391-5718 | colette.plantz@dpparks.org |
| Social Media Coordinator (Part time) | Adam Cumbee | 847-391-5093 | adam.cumbee@dpparks.org |
