DIRECTORY

Throughout Amy’s professional career, she has worked in the manufacturing, engineering, and financial industries. With over a decade of experience in private industry she transitioned to the public sector through Management in Parks and Recreation. In 2003 Ms. Bowman-Moore became the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of O.O. McIntyre Park District of Gallia County in southern Ohio. In 2008 she joined Erie MetroParks. With this background she has a unique prospective to operating a 1545 park district. Ms. Bowman-Moore is the President of the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, a member of the National Parks and Recreation Association and a member multiple local organizations and advisory boards. With a background in the public and private sectors, she has been an asset in establishing partnerships throughout this area.

(419) 625-7783 ext. 226
amoore@eriemetroparks.org

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Sue has 24 years of experience with Erie MetroParks, holding various positions including Recreation Aide, Volunteer Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, Scheduling Coordinator/Administrative Assistant and currently Administrative Coordinator. She works closely with the Director and the Operations Department staff to provide administrative support and keep the Park System running smoothly. She also is the Safety Coordinator and works closely with human resources, policy management, accounting and the Board of Park Commissioners.

(419) 625-7783 ext. 232
sdaniel@eriemetroparks.org

Martyn is an ecologist from England, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology and worked as an ecologist, before moving to South Africa to obtain a Master’s Degree in Ecology. He has a passion for reptiles, amphibians, and birds, though he is interested in learning about all aspects of the natural world and passing on that knowledge. Martyn moved to Erie County in 2018 and loves exploring the local parks and wildlife areas with his wife, Morgan.

(419) 625-7783 ext. 224
mdhamshare@eriemetroparks.org

Mike has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education and has been a Naturalist for 8 years. Mike is also a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) through the National Association of Interpretation.  Before coming to Erie MetroParks in April of 2018, Mike spent 4 years as a Naturalist and Environmental Educator in West Virginia. His favorite nature topics are birds, moths, and maple sugaring. Mike also loves spending time with his wife Rachel and his two daughters Willow and Rowan, when he is not educating others about the environment.

(419) 625-7783 ext. 237
mhensley@eriemetroparks.org

(419) 621-7783 ext. 223
mknighton@eriemetroparks.org

Troy brings many prior years of experience from working with the City of Sandusky and Perkins Township. He works in the day to day operations, as well as overseeing the seasonal mowing crew and grounds maintenance at James H. McBride Arboretum, through an agreement with BGSU-Firelands.

(419) 621-4220 ext. 124
tnemitz@eriemetroparks.org

Mark has an Associate’s Degree from Hocking College in Natural Resource Management with a minor in Ranger Services. Mark was a seasonal groundskeeper for several summers with the Park District. Mark works in the day to day park operations as well as manages capital projects throughout the park system.

(419) 621-4220 ext. 125
mmalone@eriemetroparks.org

Rob has over 23 years of mechanical repair experience.  Rob works in the day to day park operations as well as overseeing the flower beds, the rental of The Coupling MetroPark facilities and maintaining the vehicle and equipment fleet.

(419) 621-4220 ext. 124
rdunn@eriemetroparks.org

Steven works in the day to day park operations.

(419) 621-4220 ext. 124
spickard@eriemetroparks.org