We are uniquely qualified to best support people of all ages and abilities.
Our programs are uniquely designed by full-time staff with professional credentials such as CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) and/ or CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional) certifications and designate our commitment to you and their expertise and mastery in the parks and recreation field.
We provide hundreds of jobs annually to seasonal and year-round staff. Our programs offer valuable internship opportunities to develop the next generation of leaders in parks and recreation.
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Alex Engelhardt
MBA, CTRS, CPRE
Executive Director
Office Phone: Ext. 1202
Mobile: (630) 330-4022
Email: AlexE@fvsra.org
Jackie Jankowski
CTRS
Superintendent of Inclusive Recreation
Office Phone: Ext. 1221
Mobile: (630) 746-0932
Email: JackieS@fvsra.org
Claire Howes
CTRS
Superintendent of Recreation
Office Phone: Ext. 1213
Mobile: (630) 433-1443
Email: ClaireH@fvsra.org
Marcie Lucas
Customer Services Representative / Development Coordinator
Office Phone: Ext. 1200
Email: MarcieL@fvsra.org
Brian Houzenga
CTRS
Program Manager
Office Phone: Ext. 1209
Mobile: (630) 742-5577
Email: BrianH@fvsra.org
Jason Posluszny
CPRP
Operations Manager
Office Phone: Ext. 1214
Mobile: (630) 433-0978
Email: JasonP@fvsra.org
Becky Fredrickson
CTRS
Inclusion Manager
Office Phone: Ext. 1206
Mobile: (630) 746-1678
Email: BeckyF@fvsra.org
Michelle Hastings
CTRS
Day Program and Camp Manager
Office Phone: Ext. 1212
Mobile: (630) 770-4717
Email: MichelleH@fvsra.org
Samantha Pierce
CTRS
Inclusion Coordinator
Office Phone: Ext. 1223
Mobile: (630) 532-7882
Email: SamanthaP@fvsra.org
Erin Anderson
CTRS
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Day Break
Office Phone: Ext. 1220
Email: ErinA@fvsra.org
Jennifer Wisneski
CTRS
Inclusion Manager
Office Phone: Ext. 1210
Mobile: (630) 330-6470
Email: JenniferW@fvsra.org
Rania Samawi
MS, CTRS
Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
Office Phone: Ext. 1219
Mobile: (630) 433-1082
Email: RaniaS@fvsra.org
Janae Winston
CTRS, CPRP, CIA
Inclusion Coordinator
Office Phone: Ext. 1222
Mobile: (630) 723-7460
Email: JanaeW@fvsra.org
Kylie Winsor
CTRS
Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
Office Phone: Ext. 1218
Mobile: (331) 302-8660
Email: KylieW@fvsra.org
Vacant
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
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