Richmond hires Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Richmond has hired Dr. Norman Merrifield as Richmond hires Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, replacing Dr. Carolyn Graham, who had been the interim director since November 2010, following the resignation of J.R. Pope.Merrifield will have a salary of $127,345. From the release: Mayor Dwight C. Jones today announced the following city appointments; Eric M. […]
Richmond has hired Dr. Norman Merrifield as Richmond hires Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, replacing Dr. Carolyn Graham, who had been the interim director since November 2010, following the resignation of J.R. Pope.Merrifield will have a salary of $127,345. From the release:
Mayor Dwight C. Jones today announced the following city appointments; Eric M. Tucker to the position of deputy chief administrative officer of finance and administration; Lee Downey to the position of director of economic development; and Dr. Norman Merrifield to the position of director of parks, recreation and community facilities. Tucker begins city service on April 25, Downey begins work on May 2, and Merrifield will start on May 21.
During today’s announcement Mayor Dwight C. Jones stated that, “Eric Tucker’s accomplishments and comprehension of government finance and management reforms will prove to be a tremendous resource for the city of Richmond as we continue to position ourselves for future growth. Lee Downey and Norman Merrifield both possess a wealth of knowledge and experience as indicated in their many undertakings and advancements in their chosen fields. We look forward to utilizing all of their unique talents as we work to enhance resident services and enrich our quality of life.”
Dr. Merrifield most recently served as the administrative executive officer and director of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, and is credited with coordinating the commission’s first Comprehensive Strategic Program Business Plan. He also served as director of parks and recreation for the city of El Paso, TX, and completed the first Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan in department history. He gained additional experience serving as the assistant superintendent for administration for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, deputy director for the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department in Fort Wayne, IN, and administrator for Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department in Bloomington, IN.
Dr. Merrifield obtained his Bachelor and Master of Recreation and Park Administration and his Doctorate in Adult Education from Indiana University. He is a member of the National Urban Park and Recreation Alliance and the National Recreation and Park Association.
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