Staff Directory

Administrative & Leisure Center • 2222 Birch Street, 60018 • 847-391-5700
–Administrative Offices, Creative Corners Preschool, Des Plaines School of Dance, Game Zone!
Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center • 515 E.Thacker Street, 60016 • 847-390-4949
Prairie Lakes Community Center • 515 E.Thacker Street, 60016 • 847-391-5711
Fitness Center, Gymnasium, Theater
Golf Center Des Plaines • 353 N. River Road, 60016 • 847-803-4653
–Driving Range, 9-hole Course, Short Game Practice Area
Lake Park Golf Course & Marina • 1015 Howard Avenue, 60018 • 847-391-5730
–18-hole Course, Marina, Clubhouse
Mountain View Adventure Center • 510 E. Algonquin Road, 60016 • 847-391-5733
–18-hole Mini-Golf Course, Batting Cages, Skate Park
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center • 2025 Miner Street, 60016 • 847-391-5740
Oakwood Maintenance Facility • 1300 Oakwood Avenue, 60016 • 847-391-5744
–Parks Department

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.

Organization chart.

Administration

Executive Director	Donald J. Miletic, CPRP	847-391-5700	dm@dpparks.org
Deputy Director	Paul A. Cathey	847-391-5711	paulc@dpparks.org
Superintendent of Business	Barbara Barrera	847-391-5700	barbara.barrera@dpparks.org
Superintendent of Revenue Facilities	Brian Panek, CPRP	847-803-4653	brian.panek@dpparks.org

Project Manager	Jeanette Berard, CPRP	847-391-5700	jeanette.berard@dpparks.org

Business

Superintendent	Barbara Barrera	847-391-5700	barbara.barrera@dpparks.org
Assistant Superintendent of Business	Nicole McNulty	847-391-5700	nicole.mcnulty@dpparks.org
IT Manager	Jacob Vilches	847-391-5700	jacob.vilches@dpparks.org
Human Resource Coordinator	Vanessa Torres	847-391-5099	vanessa.torres@dpparks.org
AP Associate	Diane Lawson	847-391-5700	dlawson@dpparks.org
Accounting Associate	Peggy Mussachio	847-391-5700	peggy.mussachio@dpparks.org
Accounting Specialist	Trish Romza	847-391-5700	tromza@dpparks.org
AR Associate Facility Rentals	Mary Ann Troxell	847-391-5086	mt@dpparks.org

Golf Operations

Superintendent	Brian Panek, CPRP	847-803-4653	brian.panek@dpparks.org
Parks & Facilities Foreman	Glenn Simpson	847-391-5730	glenn.simpson@dpparks.org
Golf and Facilities Supervisor	Dylan Kuffell	847-803-4653	dylan.kuffell@dpparks.org
Building Services Supervisor	Ken Rochau	847-803-4940	kr@dpparks.org

Parks & Maintenance

Superintendent of Parks & Planning	Paul Guza	847-391-5744	paul.guza@dpparks.org
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor	Chris Czajka	847-391-5744	chris.czajka@dpparks.org
Special Projects Supervisor	Don Prellberg	847-391-5744	donp@dpparks.org
Mechanical Operations Supervisor	Anthony Szmergalski	847-391-5744	aszmergalski@dpparks.org
Oakwood Office	Susan Chiakas	847-391-5744	schiakas@dpparks.org

Recreation

Superintendent	Joseph Weber, CPRP	847-391-5711	joseph.weber@dpparks.org
Asst. Supt. 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
Aquatic Manager –Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center, Outdoor Pools –Swim lessons	Matt Hartnett, CPRP, CPO	847-391-5711	matt.hartnett@dpparks.org
Athletics and Facilities Manager –Youth & Adult Sports; Fitness; Youth Programs	Tyler Fuchs	847-391-5711	tyler.fuchs@dpparks.org
Cultural Arts Manager –School of Dance –Music lessons	Nancy Suwalski	847-391-5711	nancys@dpparks.org
Aquatic Supervisor –Swim lessons –Pool Parties	Jessica Paneral	847-391-5711	jessica.paneral@dpparks.org
Athletics and Facilities Supervisor –Sports programs	Chris Poole	847-391-5711	chris.poole@dpparks.org
Recreation Supervisor –Creative Corners –Early Childhood –Summer Camps	Elizabeth Quinzio	847-391-5700	elizabeth.quinzio@dpparks.org
Asst. Recreation Supervisor –Summer Camps –Birthday Parties	Michael Gul	847-391-5700	michael.gul@dpparks.org
Public Relations Coordinator (Part time)	Colette Plantz	847-391-5718	colette.plantz@dpparks.org