Gary Salva Professional Portfolio

Gary Salva Professional Portfolio Background Information

Gary Salva Professional Portfolio Background Information M.S. Recreation and Park Administration B.A. Forestry, Fisheries & Wildlife Management

Gary Salva Professional Portfolio Background Information M.S. Recreation and Park Administration B.A. Forestry, Fisheries & Wildlife Management The combination of these two degrees is unique among my peers, providing a broader base of experience in addressing conservation and development issues.

Gary Salva Professional Portfolio

Gary Salva Professional Portfolio Experienced Professional

Gary Salva Professional Portfolio Experienced Professional Over 15 years of experience at the Director’s level in the field of Recreation and Park Administration.

Gary Salva Professional Portfolio Experienced Professional Oversaw the 3rd largest County Park System in the country with abundant regional facilities, natural resources and historic sites.

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Gary Salva Acquired Skills

Gary Salva Strategic Planning Budgeting Marketing Fund Raising Communication Natural Resource Protection Acquired Skills

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Gary Salva Accomplishments

Gary Salva Developed the first Management Plan for Jackson County Parks and Recreation with the #1 priority of protecting the natural resources that lie within the park system and to educate the public as to their value. Accomplishments

Gary Salva Accomplishments

Gary Salva Directed the growth of the Wyandotte County Parks Foundation, increasing area exposure and attracting new community stakeholders. Accomplishments

Gary Salva Accomplishments

Gary Salva Designed a regional marketing program emphasizing internal video productions which increased public exposure and visitation to the park system. Accomplishments

Gary Salva Accomplishments

Gary Salva Oversaw a 14 million operating budget which included an aggressive 3.7 million dollar enterprise budget that exceeded revenue projections and supplemented the tax based budget. Accomplishments

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Gary Salva Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Lakes & Marinas Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Community Centers Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Athletic Complexes Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Major Entertainment Venue Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Historic Sites Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Nature Preserves Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Special Events Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Golf Courses Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Aquatic Facilities Facility Management Experience

Gary Salva Partnership Development

Gary Salva Partnership Development

Gary Salva Professional Organizations

Gary Salva National Recreation & Park Assoc. Kansas Parks & Recreation Assoc. National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Parks and Recreation Professionals MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Alumni Professional Organizations

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Gary Salva Awards

Gary Salva Awarded the Key to the City of Lawton Oklahoma for Contributions to the Community Awards Elected to the Board of Directors of the National Agriculture Center and Hall of Fame

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