Rick Maynard

Professional Experience

• Recreation Supervisor, East Hartford Parks & Recreation, 1978 - 1979 
• Recreation Supervisor, Cheshire Parks & Recreation, 1979 - 1986
• Director, East Hartford Parks & Recreation, 1986 - 1990 
• Director, Guilford Recreation, 1991-2024
• Oversaw several renovations at Bittner Park: 18-Hole Disc Golf Course, Skate Park, Basketball Court, & Pickleball Courts 
• Oversaw Long Hill Park Renovations Including Soccer, Lacrosse, Football Practice Fields, & Baseball Fields
• Oversaw the Design & Construction of a Boardwalk, Parking, Enhanced Grass Area & a Beach Groomer at Jacobs Beach
• Oversaw the Construction of the First Synthetic Turf Field  in Guildford in 2007 
• Oversaw Substantial Fundraising Efforts to Ensure Projects Were Completed Without Tax Dollars
• Establishment of a Dog Park at Nut Plains Park 
• Partnered with the Connecticut Forest & Park Association and the National Park Service to establish a Gateway from Guilford to New Hampshire for the National New England Trail 
• Oversaw the East Hartford Golf Club 18-Hole Golf Course, Boat Launch at Great River Park, and Construction of a New Wading Pool at Martin Park During His Time in East Hartford

Affiliations & Offices Held

• Active CRPA Member throughout his career serving on several committees including the Parks Committee & Ethics Committee
• CRPA Board Member, 1982-1987; CRPA President, 1986
• Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow

Education, Awards, & Certifications

• BS, Springfield College, 1975
• CRPA Lifetime Member
• CRPA Distinguished Service (Citation) Award, 1996

Raymond J. Favreau

Professional Experience

• Started & Ended Career in South Windsor, CT
• Part-time & Seasonal Positions, Including “Utility Man”, South Windsor Recreation Department, 1971-1985
• Assistant Director of Recreation, South Windsor Recreation Department
• Director of Recreation, South Windsor Recreation Department

 

• Director of Parks & Recreation, South Windsor Parks & Recreation Department, 2010 - 2021
• $500,000 Renovation & Repurposing of Wapping Elementary School 2017-2020
• $2.1 Million Nevers Park  Renovation , 137 Acers, 22,000 Square Foot Community Center, Rotary Pavilion, Gary Tyler Memorial Bark Park, My Friends Place Boundless Playground, Skate Park, Jacob’s View Pavilion, Kevin’s Kourt Bank Shot Basketball Court, Rotary Rest Stop, & 3-mile stone dust trail system 
• $3 Million Outdoor Aquatic Center at Veterans Memorial Park
• Various Capital Improvement Projects at Rye Street, Little League Complex, Lawrence Road, & John J. Mitchell Fair Grounds 
• Instituted an Annual Aspire to Excellence Interactive Retreats for Staff
• Established the South Windsor Community Foundation 
• Created the Special Revenue Recreation Fund 
• Oversaw the Merger of the Parks Division of Public Works with the Recreation Department in 2010 Creating a Park & Recreation Department 

 Affiliations & Offices Held

• Active CRPA Member throughout his career serving on several committees including the Professional Development Certification Committee
• CRPA Legislative Committee Chair, 2018 - 2020
• CRPA Parks Committee Chair, 2019-2020
• Created fiscal foundation for CRPA by championing the creation of CRPA’s first investment portfolio
• CRPA Board Member, 1996-2004; CRPA President, 2021-2022

Education, Awards, & Certifications

• BS, Southern Connecticut State University, 1978
• CRPA Lifetime Member
• CRPA Distinguished Service (Citation) Award, 2011
• CRPA Outstanding Professional Award, 2002
• CRPA Rec’er Award - South Windsor, 1999