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
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.
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 |
| Marketing and Communications Manager |
Gene Haring | 847-391-5087 | gene.haring@dpparks.org |
Business
| Superintendent | Barbara Barrera | 847-391-5700 | barbara.barrera@dpparks.org |
| Human Resource & Risk Manager |
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 |
| Accounting Specialist | Julie Christoffel | 847-391-5700 | juliec@dpparks.org |
| AP Associate | Diane Lawson | 847-391-5700 | dlawson@dpparks.org |
| AR Associate Facility Rentals |
Mary Ann Troxell | 847-391-5086 | mt@dpparks.org |
| Accounting Associate | Trish Romza | 847-391-5700 | tromza@dpparks.org |
Golf Operations
| Superintendent | Brian Panek, CPRP | 847-803-4653 | brian.panek@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 |
| Assistant Superintendent of Recreation |
Jennifer Boys, CPRP, CPO | 847-391-5711 | jboys@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 | Tyler Fuchs | 847-391-5711 | tyler.fuchs@dpparks.org |
| Cultural Arts Manager –School of Dance –Music & Theater classes |
Nancy Suwalski | 847-391-5711 | nancys@dpparks.org |
| Aquatic Supervisor | 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 |
Carolanne Smith | 847-391-5700 | carolanne.smith@dpparks.org |
| Assistant Recreation Supervisor | Elizabeth Quinzio | 847-391-5711 | elizabeth.quinzio@dpparks.org |
| Public Relations Coordinator (Part time) |
Colette Plantz | 847-391-5718 | colette.plantz@dpparks.org |
