Somebody Should... with Homer Garcia III

Topic: Current Issues in Parks and Recreation Leadership – How can we help all of our people feel valued?

Topic Leader: Homer Garcia III, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of San Antonio, TX



In his role as a Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of San Antonio, TX, on a daily basis Homer works with staff, decision makers, and the public, continually balancing funding needs, helping team members take care of a large public system, and the ongoing needs of residents. In this session he’ll cover some of the management tools and approaches he and his staff use to help balance it all out, to hear the voices, and to help all feel like they are valued in the provision of these necessary services. Some topics include:

• Accreditation – Why the City of San Antonio uses these professional aspects and how they get them done

• Listening to…