Friday, April 2, 2010

Crystal Lake Park Board Names Glenview Park District Director of Recreation Services As Executive Director

Crystal Lake Park District has named a new Executive Director to step in when Kirk Reimer retires May 1 following many, many years with the district in many capacities. The Board of Commissioners selected Jason Herbster, currently the Director of Recreation Services for Glenview.

Herbster has 20 years of experience in the field of Parks and Recreation Services. His background includes program management, facility management, financial management, facility development and team building.

He has managed the Glenview Park District's award winning 165,000 square foot Park Center Recreation Center, led the simultaneous construction of two outdoor aquatic centers, and oversaw program participation double in six years.

Herbster has also been instrumental in building and maintaining strong cooperative relationships with other local governmental agencies and school districts and feels it is the key to a well rounded community.

He has worked for park districts in Alsip,Paatine, Schaumburg, and most recently in Glenview as Director of Recreation Services.

The newly named Director was the unanimous choice of the board which put in a lot of time researching since October to find the replacement. Director Reimer commended the Board for the time spent since October to find a Director.

Herbster says, "I am really excited to be here May 1. There is a lot more to be done."

Commissioner Eric Anderson, commenting about the change says, "Ihe timing was right for him to step up to an executive directorship, and his skill set fits in well with our future plans."

"We are confident that Jason Herbster can continue to elevate the Crystal Lake Park District, help refine our focus going forward, and play a key role in acquiring the facilities that this community has continually asked for," says Commissioner Michael Zellman
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