These are the People Behind the Parks.
Meet the Team
Every HEParks program, park, facility, and event is brought to life through the dedicated efforts of our incredible staff. They bring passion, creativity, and a community-first spirit to their work, and through their efforts, enrich us all.
Guiding Our Mission
Staff Directory
Administration Team
Craig Talsma CPA, CPRE
Executive Director
(847) 310-3607
ctalsma@heparks.org
Dustin Hugen CPRP, CPO
Director of Parks, Planning and Maintenance
(847) 285-5465
Cindy Flynn CPRP
Superintendent of Special Projects / Executive Assistant
(847) 781–3633
Human Resources
Recreation Team
Brian Jome
Program Manager – Athletics
(847) 285-5429
bjome@heparks.org
Triphahn Center and Ice arena
Dan Lavskis
Ice Maintenance Associate
Bridges of Poplar Creek Team
The Club at Prairie Stone Team
Communications & Marketing
Brian Wright
Communications & Marketing Manager – Facilities (Bridges & The Club)
(847) 285-5421
Information Technology
Business
Parks
Joanne Douglas
Parks Administrative Assistant
Matt Schiller
Superintendent of Park Grounds
Mitch Haizel CPO
Superintendent of Buildings, Aquatics & Ice Maintenance
Adam Mogilinski
Superintendent of of Playgrounds and contstruction
amogilinski@heparks.org
Luigi Cutolo
GIS Supervisor
Andrew Evans
Golf Course Superintendent
PJ Bugay
Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor
A Culture that Thrives on Community
Working at HEParks
Our team is driven by purpose and fueled by spirit. Together, we welcome our 50,000+ neighbors to our shared backyard, inviting collaboration and celebrating differences. We take our responsibility to you, to the parks, and to each other seriously, and we know that together, we will continue to grow.
We Hear You Loud and Clear
General Inquiries
We’ll direct your message to the right person.
If you’ve got a general question or comment and you’re not sure who to reach out to, use our Contact Us form and let our staff route your message to the perfect person to help.