Adrin Biagas. Director of Land Acquisition, Houston Parks Board
Director of Land Acquisition
Amanda Nunley. Sr GIS Manager, Houston Parks Board
Sr GIS Manager
Anjela Ramon. Database and Development Administrator at Houston Parks Board
Database and Development Administrator
Arun Johnson. Accounting Supervisor at Houston parks Board
Accounting Supervisor
Beth White. President and CEO at Houston parks Board
President and CEO
Candace Williams. Director of Individual Giving at Houston Parks Board
Director of Individual Giving
Christina Lee. Conservation Technician at Houston Parks Board
Conservation Technician
Dan Howse. Asset Manager at Houston Parks Board
Asset Manager
Danny Zirilli. Sr Capital Projects Manager at Houston Parks Board
Sr Capital Projects Manager
DK Washington. Greenspace Manager at Houston Parks Board
Greenspace Manager
Ethan Placke. Conservation Technician at Houston Parks Board
Conservation Technician
Evelyn White-Spears. Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist at Houston parks Board
Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist
Glenn Francis. Greenspace Manager at Houston Parks Board
Greenspace Manager
John Brandt. Sr Capital Projects Manager at Houston Parks Board
Sr Capital Projects Manager
Jordan Linhart. Capital Projects Associate at Houston Parks Board
Capital Projects Associate
Justin Schultz. Chief Planning and Strategy Officer at Houston Parks Board
Chief Planning and Strategy Officer
Keith Drayden. Staff Accountant at Houston Parks Board
Staff Accountant
Kira Elbert. Houston Parks Board Chief Development Officer
Chief Development Officer
Linda Carper. Community Stewardship Coordinator at Houston Parks Board
Community Stewardship Coordinator
Linda Zhou. Capital Projects Administrator at Houston parks Board
Capital Projects Administrator
Lisa Graiff. Houston Parks Board Sr Capital Projects Manager
Sr Capital Projects Manager
Lisa Kasianowitz. Houston Parks Board Outreach Manager
Liz Rebstad. Houston Parks Board Conservation Technician
Conservation Technician
Marissa Llosa. Houston parks Board Conservation Manager
Conservation Manager
Marvin James. Houston Parks Board Greenspace Manager
Greenspace Manager
Matt Nielson. Houston Parks Board Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Conservation Assistant
Melanie Musgrove, Chief Financial Officer at Houston Parks Board
Chief Financial Officer
Nestor Leon. Houston Parks Board Conservation Assistant
Conservation Assistant
Nicole Romano. Houston Parks Board Director of Communications
Director of Communications
Conservation Assistant
Ricardo Cagigal. Houston Parks Board Conservation Coordinator
Conservation Coordinator
Richard McNamara. Houston Parks Board Director of Capital Projects
Director of Capital Projects
Ronny Morgan. Houston Parks Board Greenspace Manager
Greenspace Manager
Russ Clements. Houston Parks Board Senior Greenspace Manager
Senior Greenspace Manager
Sophia Weinmann
Community Outreach Specialist
Summer Nijjer
Capital Projects Assistant
Conservation and Maintenance Director

HOUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

The City of Houston directly manages the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD). HPARD stewards and manages over 39,501 acres of parkland and greenspace for the City of Houston and develops and implements recreational programming for citizens of all abilities.

HOUSTON PARKS BOARD

A nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing access to quality parks and greenspace in the Greater Houston region, Houston Parks Board creates, improves, protects, and advocates for parks for everyone. Since 1976, the organization has utilized public-private partnerships and its extensive philanthropic, government and community relationships to improve parks large and small. Houston Parks Board is currently leading the transformational $220 million Bayou Greenways project to complete a 150-mile network of connected parks and trails along Houston’s major waterways.  

In light of its 501(c)(3) status, Houston Parks Board raises funds in furtherance of its mission to support parks for everyone. In keeping with 501(c)(3) best practices, the Houston Parks Board is governed by a Board of Directors. Board Members are approved by Board vote, upon recommendation of the Board’s Governance and Nominating Committee.

HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION

Pursuant to Chapter 32, Article VIII of the Houston Code of Ordinances, The Houston Parks Board LGC is a Local Government Corporation (LGC) created by the City of Houston  to  manage conveyances and acquisitions for public parks, among other related purposes. The LGC may also solicit funds, gifts, and bequests for park acquisitions, additions, and improvements in the city, as well. The LGC works for and is monitored by city officials who must approve its budget, sign off on projects with public funding, and appoint its board members.

The Local Government Corporation is composed of up to 20 members who are appointed by the Mayor of Houston and confirmed by Houston City Council. Meetings of the LGC are open to the public and are held at least twice a year. For more information on the City of Houston’s boards and commissions, click here. For Houston Parks Board LGC Board Meeting notices, click here.