Shonnda Smith - Executive Director of Parks & Public Services and Executive Director of Public Works- Mobile, AL - Discusses her three rules for success and happiness, advice that she gives young, and not so young, professionals to develop them into capable leaders, and steps that she uses to encourage professional growth. She also speaks to her experience of serving as a member on the National Recreation and Parks Board of Directors and various national committees, their impact, and work life balance.

https://www.nrpa.org/about-national-recreation-and-park-association/leadership/board-of-directors/.

Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.

Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.

Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.