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RecLess Podcast

RecLess Podcast
Parks and Recreation
NRPA
Work-Life Balance
Leadership
Family
Park and Recreation
Parks & Rec
Director Summit
Texas
Victor, New York
Small Agency Network
Public Service
Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
Data Analytics
Community Wellness
Pflugerville
Home Life
South Windsor, Connecticut
Public Funding / Budgets
Bryan Emelson

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 13 Naomi Sosnowski - CPRP, Town of Amherst Youth & Rec Program Supervisor, Buffalo, NY - is a multiple award winner including a recent 2026 Young Professional Externship recipient, the reigning Vice President of the New York State Park a... more

RecLess 6 Ep 12 - Rich DePalma - Executive Director of the Texas Recreation and Park Society - We are excited to be a part of the announcement highlighting his new professional role on RecLess! He speaks about his start as a parks and rec kid to a su... more

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RecLess 6 Ep 11 - Riley DeWitt-Rickards - Park Project Manager at County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation, CAA lover of animals - prehistoric and current, a 30 Under 30 winner, with experience in grant and project management, gatherin... more

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RecLess 6 Ep 10 Chris Clarke - Director of Parks and Recreation, King George County, VA; a fan and supporter of RecLess, but also a respected professional in a smaller agency, highlights his work continuing special events and the scope of services in... more

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RecLess 6 Ep 9 - Clement Lau - Sustainability Policy Advisor, Los Angeles County, CA; speaks to being an Asian American in parks and recreation, an introvert and quiet leader, and his perspective about parks, park uses, and careers, and his journey t... more

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RecLess 6 Ep 8 - Jamie Sabbach - Author and President & Principal of 110 Inc. discusses her new book, The Bison Principle, and the legacy of an agency, safeguarding and honest planning against financial difficulties and strain, the role of cost recov... 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

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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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Rich DePalma
Executive Director, Texas Recreation and Park Society
Texas Recreation and Park Society
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 12 Rich DePalma - Executive Director of the Texas Recreation and Park Society
Riley DeWitt-Rickards
Park Project Manager, San Diego County Department of Park and Recreation
San Diego County Department of Park and Recreation
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 11 Riley DeWitt Rickards - Park Project Mgr County San Diego, Dept of Parks & Rec, CA
Chris Clarke
Director of Parks and Recreation, King George County, Virginia
King George County
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 10 Chris Clarke - Director of Parks and Recreation, King George County, VA
Clement Lau
Policy Advisor and Senior Analyst, Chief Sustainability Office, Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 9 - Clement Lau - Sustainability Policy Advisor, Los Angeles County, CA
Jamie Sabbach
President and Principal of 110% Consulting (110 Consulting)
110% Consulting
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 8 - Jamie Sabbach - Author of The Bison Principle, President & Principal of 110 Inc.
Emmy Richards
Parks and Recreation Manager, Ashland, Virginia
Town of Ashland, Virginia
Episode: RecLess 6 Ep 7 - Emmy Richards, CPRP, Parks & Recreation Director Ashland, VA
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

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 6 Ep 11 Riley DeWitt Rickards - Park Project Mgr County San Diego, Dept of Parks & Rec, CA
Q: What has the NRPA 30 Under 30 recognition meant for your career?
It provided a confidence boost, helped combat imposter syndrome, and underscored the value of diversity in age and background in the department.
RecLess 6 Ep 11 Riley DeWitt Rickards - Park Project Mgr County San Diego, Dept of Parks & Rec, CA
Q: How is the internal county team structured for multi-project coordination?
The county is divided into regional teams with project managers who work closely with operations managers; there is no blanket assistant PM structure, but cross-team collaboration on common challenges is routine.
RecLess 6 Ep 11 Riley DeWitt Rickards - Park Project Mgr County San Diego, Dept of Parks & Rec, CA
Q: How do you approach fundraising and community engagement for a project like Village View Park?
We rely on a strong community priority voice, using a PLDO-driven process to identify needs, time engagements with community planning groups, and assemble initial grants before approaching state and federal funding.
RecLess 5 Ep 3 - Bernita Reese - CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation, Columbus, OH
Q: How does Columbus measure the impact of youth programs to officials?
By using a dedicated Data Hub with analysts, GIS, and program-specific metrics to demonstrate improvements, such as reduced crime or improved school performance, tied to funded services.
RecLess 5 Ep 3 - Bernita Reese - CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation, Columbus, OH
Q: What makes Columbus a strong host for NRPA in the coming years?
A combination of Experience Columbus leadership, a compelling bid, and the city's strong park and recreation assets, plus a commitment to highlighting local culture, sports, and neighborhoods.

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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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