2026 GRPA State Athletic Committee

i have spent my entire career in the public parks and recreation field. In January 1990 I began work with the city of Montgomery, Al. Parks and Recreation Department as a field crew supervisor. One year later I was promoted to the Stadium Manager of Paterson Field and Cramton Bowl; the city's largest two athletic facilities. In October 1994 I accepted the position of Assistant Director for what was then known as the Americus - Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department. In July of 2008 I accepted the position of Executive Director of the Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department - the same position that I occupy today. 

   My Educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree as well as a Master of Public Administration Degree. In addition, I hold the National Credential of Certified Youth Sports Administrator and I am a graduate of Leadership GRPA 1 & 2 as well as a graduate of the George Harris Executive Management Institute through the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Instittute of Government. Over my 31 year career in Georgia and being a member of GRPA I have held numerous positions on both the District and State levels. My one year term as the state athletic chairman and serving this year as the GRPA President are two honors that mean a great deal to me. 

   I have been married to my wife Tammie since August 1993. We have two adult, married daughters; Lexie Wall (Jarrod) and Ashleigh Ginn (Aaron). We currently have three beautiful granddaughters; Brynlee, Karson and Blakelee. In addition to my work in the Parks and Recreation field I have also spent over 30 years in radio as a play by play announcer and public address announcer. I presently host a weekly podcast on social media; The Integrity Sports Podcast.