Staff

Directory of Full-time and Permanent Part-time Staff

NAME	TITLE	PHONE	EMAIL
ADMINISTRATION
Jenny Knitter	Executive Director	(630) 353-3330	jknitter@woodridgeparks.org
Suzy Ravasio	Administrative and Project Specialist	(630) 353-3331	schudzik@woodridgeparks.org
FINANCE, PERSONNEL & IT
Chris Webber	Deputy Director/Supt. of Finance, Personnel & IT	(630) 353-3319	cwebber@woodridgeparks.org
Connie Curry	Human Resource Manager	(630) 353-3327	ccurry@woodridgeparks.org
Alex Hansen	Finance/HR Clerk/Customer Service Coordinator	(630) 353-3334	ahansen@woodridgeparks.org
Lauren Moody	Human Resource & Finance Assistant	(630) 353-3337	lmoody@woodridgeparks.org
Carrie Potts	Finance Assistant	(630) 353-3333	cpotts@woodridgeparks.org
MARKETING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Megan Romano	Supt. of Marketing & Community Engagement	(630) 353-3328	mromano@woodridgeparks.org
Colleen Kane	Graphic Designer	(630) 353-3332	charrigan@woodridgeparks.org
Lauren Clancy	Customer Service Supervisor	(630) 353-3407	lclancy@woodridgeparks.org
Vicky Cavanaugh	Customer Service Coordinator
Rachel Martin	Customer Service Coordinator
Louise Pawlak-Chapman	Customer Service Coordinator
Donna Tokarski	Customer Service Coordinator
RECREATION & FACILITY \| FHCC
Don Ritter	Deputy Director/Supt. of Recreation	(630) 353-3343	dritter@woodridgeparks.org
Kim Passini	Recreation Supervisor	(630) 353-3344	kpassini@woodridgeparks.org
Kathi Wencewicz	Recreation Supervisor	(630) 353-3345	kwencewicz@woodridgeparks.org
Amelia Lozano	Recreation Coordinator	(630) 353-3322	alozano@woodridgeparks.org
Anthony Larocco	Building Attendant / Custodian
RECREATION & FACILITY \| ARC
Rick Knipfer	ARC Facility Manager	(630) 353-3417	rknipfer@woodridgeparks.org
Nicholas Bacarella	Assistant Facility Manager
Daryl Behling	ARC Facility Maintenance Technician	(630) 353-3450	dbehling@woodridgeparks.org
Keith Blomberg	Athletic Supervisor	(630) 353-3418	kblomberg@woodridgeparks.org
Andrew Grabavoy	Assistant Facility Manager
Barb Larocco	Fitness Manager	(630) 353-3463	blarocco@woodridgeparks.org
Eric McAleer	Assistant Facility Manager
Dan Peboontom	Athletic Supervisor	(630) 353-3415	dpeboontom@woodridgeparks.org
Samantha Stutz	Fitness Guest Services
Jess Tompkins	Recreation Coordinator	(630) 353-3443	jtompkins@woodridgeparks.org
Jose Urias	Assistant ARC Facility Maintenance Technician
Jena Warren	Fitness Guest Services
AQUATICS
Amanda Widloe	Aquatic Manager	(630) 353-3341	awidloe@woodridgeparks.org
Carlos Ocampo	Aquatic Maintenance Supervisor	(630) 353-3350	cocampo@woodridgeparks.org
Kevin Hertko	Aquatic Maintenance	(630) 353-3350	khertko@woodridgeparks.org
PARKS, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT	PARKS OPERATIONS DIVISION
John Karesh	Supt. of Parks & Operations	(630) 353-3371	jkaresh@woodridgeparks.org
Chris Blaugh	Park Maintenance Manager
Matt Adams	Park Maintenance Staff
Eric Koven	Park Maintenance Staff
Kevin Moriarty	Park Maintenance Staff
AJ Oskorep	Park Maintenance Staff
Mark Schneider	Park Maintenance Staff
Tom Shimko	Park Maintenance Staff
Phil Santucci	Park Maintenance Operations Mechanic
Dan Skryd	Park Maintenance Staff
PARKS, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT	NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Ryan Bordewick	Supt. of Planning and Development	(630) 353-3340	rbordewick@woodridgeparks.org
Chris Pollack	Natural Resource Manager	(630) 353-3373	cpollack@woodridgeparks.org
Dan Tyson	PDNRM Maintenance Staff
VILLAGE GREENS GOLF COURSE
Brandon Evans	Golf Manager/Head Professional	(630) 985-3610	bevans@woodridgeparks.org
Jeff Hoste	Golf Course Supt.	(630) 985-3610	JHoste@woodridgeparks.org
Julio Zepeda	Golf Course Maintenance Crew Leader	(630) 985-3610
Cheryl Reidy	Food, Beverage and Events Manager	(630)985-3477	creidy@woodridgeparks.org
Greg Granato	Asst. Golf Course Manager / Golf Shop Supervisor	(630) 985-3610
Cati Heinrich	Asst. Golf Course Manager / Administrative Coordinator	(630) 985-3610

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Leadership

Jenny Knitter

Executive Director

As the administrative head of the park district, Jenny is responsible for directing the administrative, financial, recreational and maintenance services of all parks and facilities encompassing 655 acres, and the offering of more than 1,000 recreational, arts and athletic programs for all ages and abilities. She works closely with Board of Park Commissioners, local organizations, community groups, advisory committees, and governmental agencies to meet the recreational needs and interests of park district residents.

Don Ritter

Superintendent of Recreation/Deputy Director

Don is primarily responsible for planning, promoting, and administering a comprehensive recreation program for the entire community. He oversees approximately 1,000 recreation programs annually and guides the recreation staff to consistently provide quality programming and events. As the Deputy Director, Don acts as a community liaison and is responsible for the preparation and implementation of park and recreation policies, plans, and programs.

Chris Webber

Deputy Director/Superintendent of Finance, Personnel & IT

Chris oversees the accounting and human resources functions within the District. In his financial role, he analyzes and recommends procedures to determine the most efficient and cost-effective method of operation for the district. He is also responsible for generation of all financial statements of the district. Additionally, Chris maintains all personnel records in accordance with state statutes and park district policies and procedures.

Megan Romano

Superintendent of Marketing & Community Engagement

As the Superintendent of Marketing & Community Engagement, Megan is responsible for increasing public awareness about the Woodridge Park District, developing integrated marketing and public relations strategies and supporting customer service operations. She is responsible for all publications and promotional materials, email marketing, social media, web site content, sponsorships and media relations.