Larry P. Totten, CPM, CHA

Experience

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  Kentucky Department of Parks

  Mar 1983 - Jul 2010

  Worked with Commissioner to establish and implement goals, objectives, and policy for the agency.Supervised administrative and operational areas within Frankfort office.Analyzed and interpreted financial and programmatic data relating to operational efficiencies.Conducted research projects and special studies, primarily financial.Retired effective August 1, 2010. Assigned to Lake Cumberland State Resort Park.Oversaw the overall functioning of major state-operated resort facilities.Provided leadership and supervision for park staff, including training, policy/procedure interpretation and enforcement.Directed programs and services toward positive guest experiences and service.Managed the total care of facilities, land, and features of the parks. Assigned to Rough River Dam State Resort Park. Job duties listed under Lake Cumberland position. Assigned to Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park.Directed administrative and financial functions of major state-operated resort facilities.Lead in the preparation of all reporting for park activities. Assigned to Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Job duties listed above. Assigned to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. Job duties listed above under Fiscal Officer.

  • Deputy Commissioner

    Feb 2008 - Jul 2010

  • Resort Park Manager

    Aug 1995 - Feb 2008

  • Resort Park Manager

    Aug 1993 - Aug 1995

  • Fiscal Officer

    Apr 1991 - Aug 1993

  • Fiscal Officer

    Jul 1988 - Apr 1991

  • Business Manager

    Mar 1983 - Jul 1988
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  Kentucky Department of Parks

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Assigned to General Butler State Resort Park. Job duties same as those listed below at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Provide supervisory oversight and managerial assistance to Kentucky State Park managers in the area described as the "western region" consisting of 6 resort parks and 8 recreationparks/historic sites. Monitor financial performance at these locations working with managers and focusing on revenue and labor expenditures.Perform site visitations to observe and ensure compliance with operational standards.

  • Resort Park Manager

    May 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Regional Supervisor, Western Parks

    Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
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  Kentucky Public Retirees

  Apr 2014 - now

  KPR President (2016-24); KPPA Liaison; KPR Legislative Chair

  Elected President of KPR for the two years beginning July 1, 2016; re-elected in 2018, 2020, and 2022 for subsequent terms. As KPR Liaison to KPPA, attend all committee and Board meetings of KPPA, as well as those of the Legislature's Public Pension Oversight Board, and report the goings-on to the members of KPR. As Legislative Chair, also track and report on legislative activity related to KPPA and general public retiree issues. Along with others, this keeps those of us potentially affected by the funding and other issues that KPPA faces informed and involved. Show less