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Parks & Recreation announces internal promotions, hires and vacancies amid program growth
Summary
The department promoted staff to fill newly created positions, hired a new arbor/horticulture foreman from Columbus, and reported departures including a recreation supervisor and a recreation coordinator moving to the police department; several vacancies were posted for recruitment.
Parks & Recreation staff announced multiple personnel changes tied to the department’s expanded programs and succession planning. The board was briefed on promotions, a recent external hire and two recent departures.
Key personnel moves reported by staff included the internal promotion of Zach Guthrie into a parks manager role (previously parks and facilities superintendent) and the promotion of a maintenance worker to parks and facilities superintendent. "He was formerly a maintenance worker too. He started with the department about 7 years ago... and so he was named the parks and facilities superintendent," staff said about the promoted employee.
Other staffing items: Eric Langdon was promoted from maintenance worker 1 to maintenance worker 2; Nathaniel Hartsock was hired as a new foreman for arbor and horticulture after working in Columbus’ golf division; Miranda continues as the department horticulturist. Staff said the maintenance-worker ladder is intended to enable internal succession and training so employees can be promoted as vacancies arise.
Departures and vacancies: Recreation staff reported that Recreation Supervisor Chris Goodmore’s last day was the prior Friday after accepting a recreation director position in Wyoming, Ohio. Recreation Coordinator Amy Moneypenny is moving to an evidence technician position with the police department; she will remain interim supervisor during youth summer camp until a permanent replacement is identified. Staff said the open positions — including a maintenance worker 1 vacancy and the recreation supervisor role — have been posted for recruitment.
Why it matters: staff framed the changes as succession planning tied to program expansion, including a new street-tree program and continued growth in horticulture and recreation offerings. The board acknowledged the departing employees’ service and staff urged the board to help spread word of posted vacancies to attract candidates.
