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New Deerfield Park District Staff Members

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Jon Beckmann is Deerfield Park District's new Recreation Supervisor for Aquatics, Cultural Arts & Youth programing. Jon is responsible for two outdoor pool facilities –Mitchell Pool and Deerspring Pool, for certain special events and for several programs at Jewett Park Community Center.

Jon began his career working park-time for the Gurnee Park District. He worked for Gurnee Park District for eight years at the Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center as Aquatic Coordinator, managing day-to-day operations. Jon supervised a staff that included three pool managers, 70 lifeguards and 35 attendants. The Aquatic Center handled a 1500 bather load and was an IPRA award-winning facility.

After working at the Gurnee Park District, Jon accepted a full-time position at Anderson Pest Solutions working as a Service Manager. He was responsible for eight full-time service technicians in the greater Chicagoland area managing day-to-day activities at off-site facilities, coaching in the field, conducting skill level training, establishing service standards and conducting performance reviews.

Jon attended Illinois State University, in Normal, IL where he received his Bachelor degrees in Finance and Insurance. Jon is currently working on his MBA through the University of Walden. He now resides in Wadsworth, IL.

 

 

Tony Korzyniewski is the new General Manager for Deerfield Park District's 100,000 sq. ft. recreation and fitness facility, Sachs Recreation Center. The Center encompasses 3 gymnasiums; indoor tennis and racquetball courts, a pool and track; exercise and dance facilities, a café and more.

Tony began his career at the Gurnee Park District and spent nearly seven years heading up the aquatic programs and facilities. As the Aquatics Director, he was involved in all aspects, from working on the referendum to operating the award winning Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center that received the IPRA Outstanding Facility Award in 2002. The Aquatic Center was among the significant reasons, the park district received the NRPA Excellence in Aquatics Award in 2004. Tony also worked as the Athletics & Aquatics Manager at Northbrook Park District, and most recently as General Manager and Owner's Representative of Waves of Fun, Inc. Tony attended Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, TX where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and played baseball. He now resides in Deerfield with his wife Beckie and two children.

 
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