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| Name | Title | Department | Responsibilities | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wargo | Superintendent | Office of the Superintendent | Broad district vision, legislative affairs | (541) 736-4002 |
| Eric Adams | Planning, Parks & Facilities Director | Planning, Parks & Facilities | Planning, parks and facilities | (541) 736-4048 |
| Jase Newton | Recreation Services Division Director | Recreation Services Division | Recreation services, including classes, programs and events | (541) 736-4007 |
| Ryan Taxara | Program Manager, Early Childhood and Youth Programs | Recreation Services Division | Preschools, Kids Club, Early Start, No-school Days, Kids Club, camps, early childhood classes, inclusion, adaptive recreation, Summer Playground Program | (541) 736-4508 |
| Kenny Weigandt | Program Manager, Community Engagement | Office of the Superintendent | Legislative affairs, resource development, 1PASS | (541) 736-4531 |
| Erica Hinshaw | Supervisor, Early Childhood and Youth Programs | Recreation Services Division | Preschools, early childhood programs, parent/child programs | (541) 736-4509 |
| Caitlin Esping | Supervisor, Early Childhood and Youth Programs | Recreation Services Division | Kids Club, Early Start, No-school Days, youth camps, Summer Playground Program | (541) 736-4505 |
| Chuck Dinsfriend | Manager, Information Technology | Information Services | Information services, network, telephone, internet, IT | (541) 736-4054 |
| Melissa Taxara | Interim Human Resources Manager | Human Resources | Union, Pay Equity, Culture and Diversity, Policy, Onboarding | (541) 736-4031 |
| Kory Holt | Supervisor, Aquatics | Recreation Services Division | Splash! at Lively Park, Willamalane Park Swim Center, rentals, lifeguard training and supervision, Lively Park Pavilions | (541) 736-4085 |
| Tracy Kribs | Program Manager, Special Events and Operations | Recreation Services Division | Guest services, volunteers, rentals, social services, wood shop, rock shop, SHIBA, LIHEAP, transportation, accessible recreation, special events | (541) 736-4528 |
| Jo Schutte | Executive Assistant to the Superintendent | Office of the Superintendent | Administrative support and scheduling for the Superintendent, Board of Directors, and Management Team | (541) 736-4002 |
| Tressa Johnson | Risk and Safety Specialist | Human Resources | Risk and safety assessment, liability insurance, insurance claims, incident reports, OSHA compliance, safety training | (541) 736-4030 |
| David Kieffer | Program Manager, Recreation Programming Department | Recreation Services Division | Youth recreation, Two50 youth center, adult programs, outdoor recreation programs, Dorris Ranch programs, Living history, trips, Camp Putt | (541) 736-4510 |
| Brandon Lemcke | Program Manager, Aquatics | Recreation Services Division | Splash! at Lively Park, Willamalane Park Swim Center, concessions, lifeguards, water exercise classes | (541) 736-4200 |
| Rajeana Pancake | Supervisor, Aquatics | Recreation Services Division | Splash! at Lively Park, Willamalane Park Swim Center, swim lessons | (541) 736-4089 |
| Kevin Suiter | Supervisor, Customer Service | Recreation Services Division | Guest services, corporate wellness | (541) 736-4549 |
| Jamie Velazquez | Supervisor, Adult Recreation and Athletics | Recreation Services Division | Adult Recreation, Fitness, Trips, Living History | (541) 736-4403 |
| Spenser Lind | Supervisor, Athletics | Recreation Programming Department | Adult fitness and athletics, youth athletics, Les Schwab Classic, climbing | (541) 736-4516 |
| Whitney Hoshaw | Community Engagement & Public Relations Supervisor | Recreation Programming Department | Marketing, public relations, website, Springs mascot program | (541) 736-4530 |
| Adam Martell | Youth Recreation Supervisor / Recreation Programming Department | Recreation Services Division | Safe Routes to School, Mother's Day Tea, Solstice Party, Family Float Trips, and youth recreation programs | (541) 736-4053 |
| Andrew Maahs | Talent Acquisition | Human Resources | Recruitment, onboarding, system implementation, employee wellness | (541) 736-4038 |
| Jack Mantel | Special Events & Rentals Supervisor | Recreation Services Division | District-wide events and rentals | (541) 736-4512 |
| Betty Nielsen | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Business Operations | Oversees finance and payroll. | (541) 736-4034 |
| Mavis Sanchez-Scholes | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Supervisor | Human Resources | Plans, evaluates and implements Diversity, Equity and Inclusion(DEI) programs within the District by overseeing the DEI committee, Employee DEI programs, engagement events and activities. | (541) 736-4039 |
| Skylar Shane | Accountant | Business Operations | Accounting functions and provides oversight and implementation of the finance systems. | (541) 736-4037 |
| Elisabeth Niderost | Payroll Specialist | Business Operations | Responsible for validating and tracking employee timekeeping in Empower, as well as balancing and calculating time off requests and holiday schedules. Processes payroll, including deductions, allowances, W4 tax elections, and bonuses. | (541) 736-4033 |
| Lisa Albert | Human Resources Analyst | Human Resources | Supports the HR Director across the HR function to deliver value-added services to employees and leadership that reflect the district’s RECS and DEI values, strategic goals, and professional development. Analyzes impact of new laws/regulations on HR programs for policy compliance. Administers FMLA/OFLA leaves and ADA for employees. Assists HRD with employee relations, performance management, discrimination and harassment complaints and classification/compensation analysis. | (541) 736-4036 |
