(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Parks and Recreation has a new Executive Director.
Chris Noblitt comes to Decatur County from Columbus (IN) Parks and Recreation, where he served as a customer service specialist.
While there, he managed and hired staff; planned programs; coordinated marketing strategies; programmed several special events, and managed all facility calendars.
“We’re very excited to have Chris join the team at the Parks Department, and his experience with both parks management and youth sports will be essential as we preserve and expand the assets we have here in Decatur County,” said Parks and Recreation Board President Bryan Robbins.
Noblitt is a 2019 graduate of Davenport University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, as well as a graduate of Grace Christian University, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies.
“I am extremely honored and blessed to be able to lead the Decatur County Parks and Recreation Department. There are ample opportunities to explore and our future looks very bright at the Parks Department,” Noblitt said. “I want to sincerely thank the Decatur County Parks and Recreation Park Board for giving me the opportunity. Finally, I would like to thank the community for your support. Community support will be vital in the growth of our Parks Department.”
Noblitt lives in Columbus with his wife Leslie.
He succeeds Teresa Kovachic, who retired in May.
The Decatur County Parks and Recreation board consists of nine members, with appointees selected by the Mayor of Greensburg, Decatur Circuit Court Judge, Decatur County Council, and Decatur County Commissioners.
The current board includes Robbins; Vice President Jennifer Moore; Secretary Desirae Moore; Dave Smith; Erica Gunn; Kevin Staggs; Russell Wilson; Scott Richards, and Sue Fortman.
For more information about Decatur County Parks and Recreation, please visit dcparks.recdesk.com .
