Staff
Administration
| Craig Talsma, CPA, CPRE | Executive Director | 847–781-3633 |
| Jane Kaczmarek | Executive Assistant | 847–781–3633 |
| Peg Kusmierski | Administrative Assistant/Foundation Manager | 847–310–3617 |
| Nicole Hopkins, CPA | Director of Administration & Finance | 847–310–3607 |
| Mike Kies, MBA, CPRE | Director of Recreation and Facilities | 847–781–3634 |
| Dustin Hugen | Director of Parks and Facilities Services | 847-285-5465 |
| Gary Buczkowski | Director of Planning and Development | 847–310–3606 |
| Brian Bechtold | Director of Golf Operations | 847–781–3679 |
| Lynne Cotshott, CPRP | Superintendent of Business | 847–310–3605 |
| Eric Leninger, JD, SHRM-CP | Superintendent of Human Resources and Risk Management | 847–781-3636 |
| Carina Graham | Advertising & Sponsorship Manager
Information Technology Manager Accounting Manager |
847–285-5477
847-285-5444 847-781-3639 |
Recreational Services
| Sandy Manisco, CPRP | Communications and Marketing Superintendent | 847-781-3672 |
| Colleen Palmer, MPA, CPRP | Superintendent of Recreation | 847-285-5565 |
| Bill Meyer | Superintendent of Golf, Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club | 847–781–3680 |
| Jennifer Fuller | Sales & Catering Supervisor, Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club | 847–781–3658 |
| David Krzepicki | Golf Operations Manager | 847-781-3679 |
| Eric McBride | Executive Chef, Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club | 847–781-3663 |
| General Manager of Ice | 847–781–3632 | |
| Randy Jordan, USA Hockey Master Level Coach | Assistant GM, Hockey Manager | 847–285–5501 |
| Melissa Motyka-Ciavarella | Figure Skating Manager | 847-781-3642 |
| David Young | Ice Operations Manager | 847–885–7500 |
Recreational Programming
| Wendy Stoner | Program Manager, Preschool and Early Learning Center | 847–285-5561 |
| Lisa Swan, MPH | Child Care Coordinator
Aquatic and Program Manager |
847-885-7500
847–285-5417 |
| Kyle Thomas | Athletic Manager, Youth Baseball/Softball, Youth Basketball, Adult Sports/Field Rentals | 847-285-5429 |
| Jody Dodson | Program Manager, Dance, Gymnastics, Events | 847–285–5432 |
| Mindi Schwartz | 50+ Active Adults Program Manager | 847–885–7500 x626 |
| Martha Houston | Program Manager, STAR Before & After School, Summer Camps | 847-285-5535 |
Facilities
| Katie Basile, MS, CPRP, CPT | Superintendent of Facilities | 847–285–5424 |
| General Manager of Operations, Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center | 847–285–5407 | |
| Debbie Albig | Manager of Community Centers | 847–285–5442 |
| Gary Fong | Facility & Ice Operations Manager, Triphahn Center | 847–285–5560 |
| Christine Tusa | Operations Manager, Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center | 847–285–5439 |
| Member Service Manager, Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center | 847–285–5408 | |
| Chad Lindstrom | Fitness Supervisor, Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center | 847-285-5403 x401 |
| Lew Paul | Building Maintenance Supervisor, Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center | 847–285–5400 |
CPRE = Certified Parks & Recreation Executive
CPRP = Certified Parks & Recreation Professional
JD = Juris Doctor law degree
MBA = Masters, Business Administration
MPA = Masters, Public Administration
MPH = Masters, Public Health
NASM-CPT = National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer
SHRM-CP = Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional
Full time or part time employee recommendation for Employees of the Quarter.
