Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks
Jamie Beechey
Blackwater Conservation Association
Kelly Crittenden
I grew up north of Chicago in various towns in both Illinois and Wisconsin. After 3 years in the Army as an Animal Care Specialist in Washington State, I married an Army Captain in 1995 and began my travels across the United States. In 2005 I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland University College (now called Global Campus). I was able to acquire a Master Naturalist certification with the Ohio MetroParks that same year. I was a substitute teacher for Fort Knox schools in Kentucky for a few years before coming back to Maryland to work as a part time Nature Programmer at Fountain Rock Park in 2010. I enrolled in the Master Naturalist course again and attended the facilitator training in 2012 and have been the unofficial coordinator for the course in Frederick County ever since. In 2013 I began the full-time position at Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center that is now titled Nature Center Manager. This is where I was able to put together my combination of skills and education into working with animals, teaching nature to all ages, and improving the natural resources and restore wildlife habitat. I am a lifelong learner and have had the opportunity to delve into many professional classes and certifications (please see resume for details). All while raising 3 amazing children into adulthood. I am currently working on my Masters of Environmental Science at Hood College (this has included a GIS certificate and drone license) and excited to see what comes next.
Veronica Flood
Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Frostburg State University
Timothy Garrett
James Greene
Joseph Hayden
Joseph Hayden is a seasoned administrator and manager with a rich educational background, including a B.S. in Kinesiology from Michigan State University, a Master's in Sports Administration from Central Michigan University, and nearing completion of a Doctorate in Urban Educational Leadership from Morgan State University. His career has significantly impacted community sports and wellness, especially notable during his tenure at the YMCA in Atlanta and various influential roles in Maryland with Towson University, the M-NCPPC, and Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks. Beyond his professional life, Joseph is a devoted family man, married with two daughters, a dog, and a cat. His commitment to sports, community wellness, and family is profound. As the forthcoming Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation in Frederick County, Maryland, Joseph's extensive experience and passion are set to greatly benefit the community and enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Briley Hebner
Briley Hebner
Brian Hogan
Howard County Recreation & Parks
Greg Lewis
Hannah Mayer
MNCPPC
Laura Poulsen
Diane Ramsey
Dinah Ross
Phil Saiz
Isaac Sparks
Isaac C Sparks is the President of 3705 Holding Company. In his role, Isaac coordinates, manages, and leads a team. He provides all aspects of sales support, including expansion of products, services, customer relations, product education and support. As President, Isaac is responsible for project management, quality control, customer relations, team building, and training. He also educates Landscape Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Developers on how to specify, design, and construct park and playground environments.
Westley Thompson
