STAFF DIRECTORY
Meet the team who works hard to bring innovation and togetherness in your community. See below to learn more about the Park District of Oak Park staff!
Leadership
Jan Arnold
CPRE, Executive Director
Appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners, Jan leads the Park District's employees and guides the administration of programs and services. Jan has a BS in Therapeutic Recreation, MS in Sports Administration and a MBA. She is an Oak Park resident.
Jan Arnold
CPRE, Executive Director
Appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners, Jan leads the Park District's employees and guides the administration of programs and services. Jan has a BS in Therapeutic Recreation, MS in Sports Administration and a MBA. She is an Oak Park resident.
Human Resources and Risk Management
Paula A. Bickel
SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
Paula leads the department responsible for all human resources functions including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, training/development, HRIS and risk management.
(708) 725-2028
(708) 725-2028
Paula A. Bickel
SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
Paula leads the department responsible for all human resources functions including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, training/development, HRIS and risk management.
(708) 725-2028
(708) 725-2028
Communications & Community Outreach
Parks & Planning
Chris Lindgren
Superintendent of Parks & Planning, ADA Coordinator
Chris leads the maintenance and upkeep of all 18 parks, 8 community centers and 3 historic properties, as well as capital project management. He is also the ADA Coordinator for the agency. His team is also responsible for maintaining the athletic fields at D97 school sites.
(708) 725-2050
(708) 725-2050
Chris Lindgren
Superintendent of Parks & Planning, ADA Coordinator
Chris leads the maintenance and upkeep of all 18 parks, 8 community centers and 3 historic properties, as well as capital project management. He is also the ADA Coordinator for the agency. His team is also responsible for maintaining the athletic fields at D97 school sites.
(708) 725-2050
(708) 725-2050
Business Operations
Oak Park Conservatory
Patti Staley
Director of Horticulture & Conservatory Operations
Patti oversees operations at the Oak Park Conservatory and management of the park’s natural and landscaped areas. Liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee, Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory, and chair of the Sustainability Committee.
(708) 725-2453
(708) 725-2453
Patti Staley
Director of Horticulture & Conservatory Operations
Patti oversees operations at the Oak Park Conservatory and management of the park’s natural and landscaped areas. Liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee, Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory, and chair of the Sustainability Committee.
(708) 725-2453
(708) 725-2453
Historic Homes
Susan Crane
Cheney Operations & Special Events Manager
Susan brings a long history of planning and organizing a variety of events to Cheney Mansion. She brings attention to the details of events at Cheney in order for you to enjoy your event, the house and your guests. Susan works closely with caterers, musicians, photographers and florists prior to your event in order to deliver to your expectations.
(708) 725-2500
(708) 725-2500
Susan Crane
Cheney Operations & Special Events Manager
Susan brings a long history of planning and organizing a variety of events to Cheney Mansion. She brings attention to the details of events at Cheney in order for you to enjoy your event, the house and your guests. Susan works closely with caterers, musicians, photographers and florists prior to your event in order to deliver to your expectations.
(708) 725-2500
(708) 725-2500
Special Facilities & Customer Service
William Hamilton
CPRP, Superintendent of Special Facilities & Customer Service
Bill Hamilton is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, upkeep, programming and special events at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, Rehm Pool, the Gymnastics and Recreation Center and the Ridgeland Common and Maple Dog Parks.
(708) 725-2304
(708) 725-2304
William Hamilton
CPRP, Superintendent of Special Facilities & Customer Service
Bill Hamilton is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, upkeep, programming and special events at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, Rehm Pool, the Gymnastics and Recreation Center and the Ridgeland Common and Maple Dog Parks.
(708) 725-2304
(708) 725-2304
Recreation
Maureen McCarthy
CPRP, Superintendent of Recreation
Maureen leads the recreation team responsible for providing programs in Early Childhood, Youth Development, Nature & Adventure, Active Adults, Fitness, Youth and Adult Sports, Special Events and operations at Cheney Mansion and Pleasant Home.
(708) 725-2021
(708) 725-2021
Maureen McCarthy
CPRP, Superintendent of Recreation
Maureen leads the recreation team responsible for providing programs in Early Childhood, Youth Development, Nature & Adventure, Active Adults, Fitness, Youth and Adult Sports, Special Events and operations at Cheney Mansion and Pleasant Home.
(708) 725-2021
English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
German
Hindi
Igbo
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Ukrainian
Yoruba