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RecLess Podcast

RecLess Podcast
Parks and Recreation
Work-Life Balance
Leadership
Family
NRPA
Parks & Rec
Victor, New York
Park and Recreation
Director Summit
Texas
Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
Public Service
Pflugerville
Home Life
Bryan Emelson
Dane County Parks
Mequon-Thiensville School District
Lake Elsinore, California
Trophy Club Parks and Recreation
CAPRA

RecLess is a podcast making people smarter and more knowledgeable about the field of parks and recreation. Your hosts are Shane Mize, Jay Tryon, and Tom Venniro; three career-long friends from around the country bringing their own unique and sometimes entertaining perspectives with a surprise guest each episode. Authentic conversation, leadership lessons, thought provoking perspective, and an effo... more

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RecLess 6 Ep 7 - Emmy Richards, CPRP, Parks & Recreation Director Ashland, VA; discusses her role as a co-founder of the Small Agency Network as part of the National Recreation and Parks Association Connect, serving professionals in agencies represen... more

RecLess 6 Ep 6 - Geordie Emmanuel, CPRP, AFO - Recreation Supervisor, Town of Glastonbury, CT. Recent 2026 Young Professional Externship Program Recipient, Geordie speaks to finding passion in the field, inspiring the next generation of parks and rec... more

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RecLess 6 Ep 5, Bryce King, Administrative Services Director, Centerville, UT; speaks to his career in service and the drive that has pushed him to create spaces for others including the Directors Summit - its origin and goal, his involvement with hi... more

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RecLess 6 Ep 4 - Lakita Frazier, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation at City of Norfolk, VA speaks to being a mentor, future trends in the field, her role in the Women in Parks network (WiPaR), moving into the world of consulting, navigating polit... more

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RecLess 6 Ep 3 - Brian Emelson, CPRE, Director of Parks and Recreation, Victor, NY speaks to a career in a smaller town, making the most of and creating community where you are, and the lasting impact of parks and recreation on a person, professional... more

RecLess 6 Ep 2 - Joleen Stinson, CPRP Director Dane County Parks, Wisconsin; Matthew Vanderkamp, CPRP, Recreation Director Mequon-Thiensville School District, Wisconsin

This episode was recorded live at the Wisconsin Parks and Recreation WPRA 2026 A... more

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RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Kara Kish, Director of Parks and Recreation, Loveland, CO; and Sarah Sandquist, Executive Director of the Champaign Park District, Champaign, IL, speak to the differences and similarities of cultivating suppo... more

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RecLess presents: This Parks &Rec Life - Chase and Kori Ellis. Chase Ellis, CPO, CPRP - Director of Parks and Recreation, Trophy Club, TX and spouse Kori explore a full career, many moves, big kids, and the ups and downs of a parks and rec career.

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Geordie Emmanuel
Recreation Supervisor, Town of Glastonbury, Connecticut
Town of Glastonbury Parks and Recreation
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 6 - Geordie Emmanuel, CPRP, AFO - Recreation Supervisor, Town of Glastonbury, CT
Bryce King
Administration Services Director, Centerville, Utah; former Parks and Recreation leader
Centerville City
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 5 - Bryce King, Administrative Services Director, Centerville, UT
Lakita Frazier
Senior consultant at Barry Dunn; CEO of Women in Parks and Recreation
Barry Dunn; Women in Parks and Recreation
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 4 - Lakita Frazier, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation at City of Norfolk, VA
Bryan Emelson
Director of Parks and Recreation, Victor, New York
Town of Victor, NY
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 3 - Brian Emelson, CPRE, Director of Parks and Recreation, Victor, NY
Joleen Stinson
Parks Director for Dane County Land and Water Resources
Dane County Parks
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 2-Joleen Stinson, Dir Dane Cty Pks; Matthew Vanderkamp, Rec Dir Mequon-Thiensville ISD
Matthew Vanderkamp
Recreation Director, Mequon-Thiensville School District
Mequon-Thiensville School District
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 2-Joleen Stinson, Dir Dane Cty Pks; Matthew Vanderkamp, Rec Dir Mequon-Thiensville ISD
Kara Kish
Director of Parks and Rec in Loveland, Colorado
Loveland Parks and Recreation
Episode: RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Kara Kish and Sarah Sandquist
Sarah Sandquist
Executive Director of the Champaign Parks District
Champaign Parks District
Episode: RecLess presents: This Parks & Rec Life - Kara Kish and Sarah Sandquist
Chase Ellis
Director of Parks and Recreation in Trophy Club, Texas
Trophy Club Parks and Rec
Episode: RecLess presents: This Parks &Rec Life - Chase and Kori Ellis

Hosts

Shane Mize
Host of RecLess
Jay Tryon
Host of RecLess Podcast
Tom Venniro
Host of Rec Less Podcast
Hannah Mize
Host of This Parks and Rec Life

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RecLess 5 Ep 16 Bill Tschirhart, CPRP, CGFM - Dir of Parks, Rec, and Cultural Arts - Kettering, OH
Q: What is your biggest takeaway for developing future leaders in Parks and Rec?
Empowerment and appropriate delegation, ensuring staff have the authority to solve problems at the lowest level while receiving coaching when needed.
RecLess 5 Ep 16 Bill Tschirhart, CPRP, CGFM - Dir of Parks, Rec, and Cultural Arts - Kettering, OH
Q: How has your financial training influenced daily decisions in the department?
The training helped him speak the language of finance, understand budgeting processes, and advocate for cost recovery in a way that supports program impact without compromising service quality.
RecLess 5 Ep 16 Bill Tschirhart, CPRP, CGFM - Dir of Parks, Rec, and Cultural Arts - Kettering, OH
Q: What was your approach to returning to Kettering and leading a legacy-rich department?
Bill described leveraging his community roots, focusing on relationships, and adopting a servant leadership style to honor the past while guiding the future.
RecLess 5 Ep 12 Heavenly Smith - Rec Program Coordinator, Susquehanna Township - Harrisburg, PA
Q: Tell us about your journey. How did you find this current role that you're in?
Heavenly describes discovering Parks and Recreation through early work experiences, moving through retail and fitness roles, and finally landing in Susquehanna Township after applying to a posting she saw online, with three days from interview to offer.
RecLess 6 Ep 5 - Bryce King, Administrative Services Director, Centerville, UT
Q: What makes the Director Summit different from other conferences, and how do CEUs factor into its design?
The guests emphasize that Director Summit focuses on conversation, leadership, and relationships rather than CEU-heavy programming; while CEUs may come up, the core value is community building and practical leadership development.

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A rising thread across recent episodes centers on leadership in Parks and Recreation, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, mentorship, and the practical realities of running public-facing agencies. Conversations often pair veteran Directors and Deputy Directors with spouses or partners to explore how personal life intertwines with demanding public service roles, including mobility, career progression, and the support systems that sustain long careers. Notable throughlines include accreditation and data-driven decision making, interagency collaboration, and international perspectives on park systems, all wrapped in candid storytelling, concrete takeaways, and real-world examples from municipal to regional levels. The show stands out ... more

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