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 on the Board of Directors for 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 x226
amoore@eriemetroparks.org

Beth has 8 years of public fund accounting experience. She works closely alongside each department daily to ensure funds are accurate and available for Erie MetroParks staff to serve the community. She handles the day to day accounting, keeping an eye on the detail.

(419) 625-7783 x230
bferback@eriemetroparks.org

Melissa graduated from The University of West Florida with a degree in Marine Biology. She has 10 years of nature education experience. Her favorite age group to work with are preschoolers because it’s so fun to see them experience nature! She believes that everyone should “Adventure” into nature.

(419) 625-7783 x223
mbauman@eriemetroparks.org

 Mike has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education and has been a Naturalist for 5 years. Before coming to Erie MetroParks in April of 2018, Mike was a Naturalist for a nature center in Northern West Virginia. He enjoys outdoor recreational activities like hiking, archery, and paddling. His favorite topics are birds, bugs, and maple sugaring. He enjoys helping people have a pleasant experience in nature, whether that’s a seeing a “life” bird or taking a brisk hike just to relax and decompress.

(419) 625-7783 x237
mhensley@eriemetroparks.org

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Sue has 21 years of experience with Erie MetroParks, holding various positions including Recreation Aide, Volunteer Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator and currently Scheduling Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant. 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 x237
sdaniel@eriemetroparks.org

Chris has 40 years of experience in the lawn, landscape and parks/recreation industry.  He graduated from the NCS National Parks & Recreation Maintenance Management School. Chris works in the day to day park operations as well as overseeing the seasonal groundskeeper crew and the work at The James H. McBride Arboretum

(419) 621-4220 x27
cbasting@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 x22
mmalone@eriemetroparks.org

Rob has over 20 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 x24
rdunn@eriemetroparks.org