• Tonya Williams, Division Manager, 336-373-2517 

• De’ Blake, SPHR, SHRM-SCP People & Culture Representative, 336-373-2963 

• Matt Felts, Risk and Safety Administrator, 336-373-7864 

• Deanna Shoe, Principal Analyst, 336-373-4566 

• Bernadette White, CPRP Administrative Services Supervisor, 336-373-2577 

Charles Jackson, Community Recreation Services Division Manager

Plans, implements, and evaluates the City’s comprehensive recreation program including in-house and partnership programs for individuals of all ages and abilities. Manages a wide variety of recreation and athletic facilities including 10 community recreation centers, 2 active adult centers, swimming facilities, the Xperience at Caldcleugh, the Greensboro Sportsplex, Carolyn S. Allen Athletic Complex, Gillespie Golf Course, and J. Spencer Love Tennis Center. Major program areas within this division include Athletics / Sports Leagues and Facilities, Special Programs (Active Adults, Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation, Greensboro Youth Council, Aquatics), and Recreation Centers including summer camps, playground programs, and teen programs.  

Leadership Staff: 

Josh Sherrick, Events and Engagement Division Manager

Through a myriad of events and engagement opportunities, the division plays a pivotal role in the vitality and success of parks and recreation programs, serving as catalysts for community building, fostering social connections, and promoting a sense of belonging among residents. The events office reviews and permits over 180 special events annually, and manages coordination for City Co-Sponsored events including Aggie FanFest, NC Folk Festival, Fun Fourth, and Festival of Lights. The division is also responsible for the City’s maintenance within the Central Business District (downtown) area, including engagement with Downtown Greensboro, Inc. for downtown vibrancy; and involvement with Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc. in the operation of the Greensboro Curb Farmers Market.  

Leadership Staff: 

• Josh Sherrick, Division Manager, 336-373-7817 

• Gina Fisher, Special Events Coordinator, 336-373-4572 

• Jennifer Hance, CPRP Community Engagement Coordinator, 336-373-2964 

• Richard Crouse, Central Business District Crew Coordinator, 336-373-2347 

Shawna Tillery, Planning and Project Development Division Manager

Leads Parks & Recreation’s capital, project-based, and long range and strategic planning efforts, master plan development for parks and facilities, and implementation. The division oversee the implementation of the department’s comprehensive plan, Plan2Play and develops innovative strategies for improving the overall parks system in Greensboro. The division liaises with all areas related to facility / amenity inventory and needs, Piedmont Discovery park locator app, benchmarking, and trail/greenway planning. The division manages the department’s capital project budgets and $280+ million Capital Improvement Plan. The department’s resource development office is housed within the division and coordinates involvement with major supporters including the Greensboro Parks Foundation and Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. Project management of the $65 million construction budget for the Windsor-Chavis-Nocho Community Services Complex including the redevelopment of Nocho Park is handled within the division. This project is the City’s largest single City of Greensboro public facilities investment and is expected to be completed in 2027 

Leadership Staff: 

William Brown, Right of Way and Maintenance Division Manager

Directs and coordinates the maintenance of the City’s 100+ neighborhood and community parks, tree care in public spaces, and landscaping and vegetative maintenance along all streets and boulevards throughout Greensboro, including mowing, weeding, planting, and leaf removal. The division also oversees Show Wagon mobile stage rentals and coordination, small construction projects and equipment repair, and systemwide inspection/repair of over 125 playgrounds. 

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