Daniel E. Betts

Experience

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  US Army

  Feb 1992 - Feb 1998

  Military Officer
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  Chicago Park District

  Mar 1998 - Jan 2004

  Area Manager

  Managed, direct and oversee all operations for a 4.5 million operating budget that supported the oversight of community parks, play lots, recreation centers and special event facilities. •Develop a citywide after school initiative “After School Matters” to provide middle school and high school youth after school and summer camp activities and jobs. •Developed successful partnerships with local non-profits, Chicago Public Schools, Libraries, Police and local universities, which resulted $250,000 in program improvements and expansions to include a new technology lab. Show less

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  City and County of Denver

  Feb 2004 - Jan 2008

  Deputy Manager of Recreation & Facilities Services

  Managed, direct and oversee all operations for 200 full-time, 1,000 part time employees maintaining 21,000 acres of city and mountain parks, 84 miles of trails, 29 diverse community based recreation facilities, aquatics (16 outdoor & 13 indoor pools) and 322 permitted ball fields in 82 parks. •Managed $18.5 million annual budget, $1.1 million in capital funds and $4 million in bond infrastructure funds. •Developed successful partnerships with Denver Public Schools, Denver Housing Authority, Denver Human Services and other non-profits, which resulted in $ 1 million in new program improvements and expansions. •Developed alternative revenue sources by establishing and marketing youth and adult citywide sports program, facility rental program including special event and aquatic offerings, which resulted in a 22% increase in department revenue. Chicago Park District. Nationally renowned system supports over 7600+ acres of urban parkland, miles of lakefront beaches, trails and parkways systems and over 70 recreation centers. Leading provider of program delivery through recreation centers and innovative program delivery through professional partnerships. Show less

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  Naperville Park District

  Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Executive Director

  Managed and directed operations for 110 full-time, 1,100 part-time employees maintaining 65 playgrounds, 27 baseball fields, 24 basketball courts, 22 soccer fields, 22 tennis courts, 4 ice rinks, 3 recreation centers, 2 golf courses, 2 cricket courts.•Managed $24 million annual budget and an $8 million capital budget. •Managed the completion of $2.7 million renovation projects, which resulted in a golf course clubhouse renovation and provided funds to renovate school playgrounds.City and County of Denver, Parks and Recreation. The city hosts one of the larger public park systems in the country with over 250 urban parks and parkways covering 4,300 acres and over 14,000 acres of mountain parks. The system also supports 29 community recreation centers and 7 public golf courses. Annual operating budget $65 million and $27.5 million capital budget. Show less

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  Indian Prairie School District

  Feb 2008 - Jan 2010

  Procurement Manager

  Developed and implemented policies and procedures governing district wide procurement for 32 schools serving 29,000 students, including procuring food service, copiers, construction and janitorial services successfully managed $42 million dollar capital improve budget.•Implemented strategies to reduce purchasing expenses by partnering with statewide government purchasing co-ops. Established partnerships with Department of Commerce, Asset management and U.S. Communities buying consortium results saved operation $750,000. •Successfully secured federal energy funds of $90,000 for school lighting upgrades.City of Naperville, Naperville Park District. Naperville Park District is a national leader in parks and recreation providing and promoting high quality experiences and facilities at a great value to our community. Show less

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  Boys and Girls of Dane County

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

  Boys and girls club

  Developed and implemented childcare licensing policies and procedures for club serving 500 youth resulting in funding for pre and after school care.•Secured $150,000 grant funds for college club programs to support high school age youth. •Reduced liability insurance cost from $44,000 to 29,000 while securing additional insurance coverage for district clubs. Indian Prairie School District 204. IPSD nationally recognize school among the top 25 school district in the state serving a diverse demographic. Show less

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  Cook County Government

  May 2011 - Apr 2016

  • Manage & administer economic development programs in Cook County, the 2nd largest county in the United States with more 2.5 million residents resulting in providing assistance to Cook County’s 128 municipalities, including partnerships with Federal, State and local governments and other units of Cook County government.• Manage & administer the special conditions component of the Cook County Property Tax Incentives including: Class 6b, Class 7a, 7c and Class 7b and Class 8 property tax classifications.• Manage & implement a $30 million BUILT in Cook Loan Fund along with the County's Industrial Revenue Bond Program. • Manage and implement four (4) "super" State of Illinois Enterprise Zones which combined resources from 38 municipalities and 2 counties (Cook and Will County).• Revised and developed underwriting guidelines for all tax incentives reviewed by the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development. Show less County, Forest Preserve District:; County host the largest Forest Preserve District in the United States, with more than 69,000 acres, FPDCC receives an estimated 40 million visits each year, providing an escape into a world rich in wetlands, savannas, prairies and wildlife. FPDCC is also rich with outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities.Director of Permits, Concessions & Volunteer Resources,; Manage, direct and oversee all operations for 274 picnic areas, 10 public golf courses, five campgrounds, equestrian facilities, cemeteries, off leash dog areas, snowmobiling, athletic fields, pavilions and facility rentals. Manage $2.5 million budget, 22 million bond fund and $4.5 million capital fund. •Manage district wide volunteer stewardship program; oversee 72 managed ecological sites with more than 25,000 volunteers. •Reduced staff overtime spending by $210,000 while increasing revenues at recreation facilities. •Implemented software and hardware enhancement for permits, recreation and volunteer services divisions, with significant program participation and non-tax revenue increases by $350,000.•Led district wide Master Planning initiatives to develop a Recreation Master Plan, Trails Master Plan and a Camp Ground Master Plan. Boys & Girls Club Dane County. Boys & Girls Club of Dane County inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need the most support in becoming productive, responsible, and caring adults. Show less

  • Deputy Director of Economic Development

    Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Director of Permits, Concessions & Volunteer Resources

    May 2011 - Oct 2015
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  Cincinnati Recreation Commission

  Apr 2016 - now

  Director of Recreation

  Appointed by the CRC Board of Directors; leading the department through land acquisition, planning initiatives, and recreation program development, while overseeing the transformational change within the agency. • Provide vision and expectations for recreation programs, facility and grounds maintenance for all sites. • Building strategic partnerships with elected officials, community leaders and other city agencies to maintain a high quality of neighborhood-based programming initiatives for all participants. • Serving as department lead to the Mayor’s Office to develop a citywide after school initiative to provide middle school and high school youth after school and summer camp activities. • Developing successful partnerships with local non-profits, Cincinnati Public Schools, Libraries, Police and local universities to improve quality of life issues for citizens. Show less