The Backbone of the Organization

People are the heart of any organization and the Park District is not an exception. Below you will find the email addresses of key personnel who are responsible for administering the agency, developing and running programs, and maintaining and improving the parks and facilities.


Title Name E-mail
Executive Director Jenny Bechtold, CPRE
jennybechtold@pdlg.org
Director of Finance & HRJamie Hollockjamiehollock@pdlg.org
Director of Recreation
Kevin Miller, CPRP
kevinmiller@pdlg.org
Recreation Supervisor
Brandon Diaz

brandondiaz@pdlg.org 

Athletic SupervisorLiam Sise

liamsise@pdlg.org

Marketing Specialist
Katie Wagner

katiewagner@pdlg.org

General Manager of Parks Maintenance

Larry Buckleylarrybuckley@pdlg.org
Administrative Coordinator
Linda Muth

lindamuth@pdlg.org

Facility & Operation Manager
Dan Schaffer

danschaffer@pdlg.org 

Facility & Rental Supervisor
Madonna Giampietro

madonnagiampietro@pdlg.org 

B.A.S.E. & Camp Manager Leanna Hartung
leannahartung@pdlg.org
B.A.S.E. & Camp Supervisor
Molly Downing, CTRS

mollydowning@pdlg.org

Facility & Operations SupervisorPenny Paulos

pennypaulos@pdlg.org

Parks Operation Manager
Claudia Galla
claudiagalla@pdlg.org
FOIA Officer

foiaofficer@pdlg.org

In addition to these staff members the Park District employs additional full-time staff and approximately 60 part-time maintenance and program leaders and instructors who work to maintain parks and fields and bring recreational programming to you. The Park District is continually looking for qualified, enthusiastic individuals for a variety of positions. If you are interested in working at the Park District you can contact the District at (708) 352-1762 or pick up an application at the Administrative Office. The Park District of La Grange is an equal opportunity employer.