Administration

With 17 facilities in a district that spans about 50 square miles, THPRD's staff includes more than 1,000 full- and part-time workers.

General Manager

Doug Menke was appointed general manager of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District in November 2006 by the Board of Directors. He has enjoyed more than 30 years of public service at THPRD since joining the district in 1984.

Menke oversees delivery of park and recreation programs, services and facilities to more than 250,000 people in the greater Beaverton area.

As GM, Menke manages a staff of park and recreation professionals supported by taxpayers and governed by a five-member Board of Directors.

Divisions

THPRD is organized into five divisions, led by directors who report to the general manager, that oversee district operations. Those divisions include:

Communications
Finance Services
Human Resources
Park Services
Recreation Services

Communications Division

The Communications Division is dedicated to ensuring all patrons have access to information and the ability to provide input on their parks, recreation programs, trails and natural areas. We offer ways to connect and be engaged. We are committed to Access for All and strive to be leaders in innovation to serve the diverse community.

The Communications Division includes:

Community Engagement
Community Events
Cultural Inclusion Program
Digital Engagement
Financial Aid Program
Graphic Design Services
Information Services
Safety Services (formerly Park Patrol)
Volunteer Program

The division is led by Communications Director: Holly Thompson h.thompson@thprd.org.

Finance Services

The Finance Services division provides financial and operational integrity and credibility to the park district by ensuring the correctness of financial information, and adequacy of internal accounting and budgeting controls.

The Finance Services Division includes:

Finance Services Department
Budget & Accounting Department

The division is led by Finance Services Director: Jared Isaksen j.isaksen@thprd.org.

Human Resources

The Human Resources team works collaboratively with district leadership and employee groups to support and develop the diverse people who provide district programs and services in our community. Human Resources seeks continuous improvement in the areas of full-cycle recruitment & inclusion, classification, total compensation, employee & labor relations, employee development, and wellness.

The Human Resources Division includes:

Risk & Contract Management

The division is led by Human Resources Director: Christine Hoffmann c.hoffmann@thprd.org.

Park Services

The Park Services division provides for the full life cycle of parks – from the beginning of planning and property acquisition, through the development process, to the ongoing care and oversight of the assets. Departments within the Park Services Division will provide the necessary planning, development, interagency coordination, and maintenance to ensure that facilities meet current and future needs of residents.

The Park Services Division includes:

Design & Development Department
Nature & Trails Department
Maintenance Operations Department
Planning Department

The division is led by Park Services Director: Aisha Panas a.panas@thprd.org.

Recreation Services

The Recreation Services division provides a broad range of safe, high-quality recreation programs and special events responsive to the needs, abilities, and interests of the diverse community we serve.

The Recreation Services Division includes: