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Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners

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President of the Board: 
Mike Schwartz

Term: 2010 – June 2014

Portfolio: Administration/Finance

This portfolio assignment deals with BPRD finance, budget, human resources, risk management, legal services, strategic planning, auditing, legislation, intergovernmental assistance and marketing. President Schwartz is appointed to the Bismarck Recreation Council and the Bismarck Community Bowl Authority.

Vice President of the Board: Julie Jeske

 

Commissioner: 
Wayne Munson 

 

 

Term: 2010 – June 2014

Shared Portfolio: Operations

This portfolio assignment deals with all of BPRD’s parks, open spaces, land topics, greenways, natural and interpretive areas, forestry, playgrounds, skate parks, disc golf courses, athletic fields and complexes, outdoor rinks, outdoor courts and both paved and off-road trails. Facilities in this portfolio area are General Sibley Park, McDowell Dam, Hoge Island and the Nishu Bowmen Archery Complex as well as BPRD leased properties. Vice President Jeske serves on the Forestry Advisory Committee. Commissioner Munson serves on the Sleepy Hollow Advisory Committee.

 

Term: 2012 – June 2016

Commissioner: 
Jennifer DeForest

 

Commissioner: Brian Beattie

Term: 2010 – June 2014

Shared Portfolio: Facilities and Programs

This portfolio assignment deals with adult and youth programming, including all recreational sports, arts, culture, special events and special populations. Facilities in this portfolio include all the BPRD golf courses (Pebble Creek, Tom O’Leary, Riverwood and Fore Seasons Center) and outdoor aquatic centers (Elks, Wachter and Hillside) and the indoor ice arenas (VFW Sports Center and Schaumberg Ice Arena.) Also in this portfolio are the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, Capital Racquet & Fitness Center and the World War Memorial Building and all of the classes and programs related to these BPRD facilities. Commissioner DeForest serves on the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center Advisory Committee.

 

Term: 2012 – June 2016

Executive Director:
Randy Bina