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- [Chesterfield - Parks, Recreation, & Arts Master Plan (2019)](https://prosconsulting.com/chesterfield-parks-recreation-arts-master-plan-2019/) - City of Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts Master Plan The City of Chesterfield Parks, Recreation and Arts Department underwent a comprehensive planning process from spring 2018 to summer 2019, with the goal of developing a document that would inform and guide decision-making relative to the department’s oversight of parks, facilities, programming and events into the
- [Cate Rozier](https://prosconsulting.com/cate-rozier/) - Meet Jill Geller, Strategic Advisor at PROS Consulting. Discover her 40+ years of executive leadership and expertise in parks and recreation management.
- [Nick Deardorf](https://prosconsulting.com/nick-deardorf/) - Nick DeardorfSenior Business AnalystEducationB.S., Indiana University – Kelley School of BusinessM.B.A, Indiana University – Kelley School of BusinessEmployment HistoryConsultant, PROS Consulting, 2013 to 2021 and 2026 to currentConsultant, Resultant, 2021 to 2026Professional ExperienceNick serves as a Senior Business Analyst at PROS, where he specializes in using data andbusiness intelligence to provide actionable insights for public
- [Jayne Miller - Principal](https://prosconsulting.com/jayne-miller-principal/) - Jayne Miller PrincipalAnn Arbor, MI Jayne is a Principal at PROS Consulting with 40 years in parks, recreation, and leisure services with over 20 years of executive level public and non-profit leadership experience. Jayne is an internationally recognized leader in the field of urban parks and recreation and in developing and implementing equitable investment strategies
- [Sarah Durham - Senior Partner](https://prosconsulting.com/sarah-durham-principal/) - Sarah Durham Senior PartnerIndianapolis, INSarah joined the PROS team in 2009, shortly after graduating from Purdue University. Sarah’s academic background in communications and business coupled with her experience in the private sector on the sales side equips her to strongly lead the market research and business planning functions. Her lengthy and storied career with PROS
- [Independence - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2026)](https://prosconsulting.com/independence-parks-and-recreation-master-plan-2026/) - City of Independence Parks and Recreation Master Plan PROS Consulting developed a five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan to provide the City of Independence with a practical, fiscally responsible roadmap for revitalizing its parks, recreation facilities, programs, and operations. The planning process responded to aging infrastructure, deferred investment, service gaps, and limited organizational capacity while
- [Garden City - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2025)](https://prosconsulting.com/garden-city-parks-and-recreation-master-plan-2025/) - Garden City Parks and Recreation Master Plan PROS Consulting assisted in the development of Garden City's 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, creating a community-driven and data-supported roadmap for the City’s parks, trails, facilities, programs, operations, and future investments. The plan addressed the management of 639 acres of park facilities, the 3.5 mile long Talley
- [Washtenaw County - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/washtenaw-county-parks-and-recreation-master-plan-2024/) - Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Master Plan This county-wide Parks and Recreation master Plan plan serves as a guiding framework, translating community aspirations into actionable recommendations to ensure the continuation of high-quality services for the Washtenaw community. The Master Plan was crafted through extensive community engagement, including community focus groups, key stakeholder interviews, public forums,
- [PROS Consulting Ownership Transition](https://prosconsulting.com/pros-consulting-ownership-transition/) - PROS Consulting Ownership Transition After 30 years of elevating the services and impacts of our consulting firm in our beloved industry, PROS Consulting owners Leon and Katherine Younger have handed over the reins of ownership to four senior members of the firm. The firm is now led under the ownership team of Brian Trusty, Michael
- [William Younger - Senior Partner](https://prosconsulting.com/will-younger-principal/) - William YoungerSenior PartnerIndianapolis, INWill has been with PROS Consulting since 2004 and serves as the project manager on master plans, strategic plans, feasibility studies, and business plans for a variety of organizations, including municipal, state, and not-for-profits. Prior to joining PROS Consulting, he worked in the municipal golf course industry. He also leads the business
- [Brian Trusty - Senior Partner](https://prosconsulting.com/brian-trusty-principle/) - Brian TrustySenior PartnerDallas, TX Brian has enjoyed a 28-year career in parks and recreation, land and habitat management, tourism, and economic development that includes executive management responsibilities in private for-profit, private non-profit, and public organizations. Brian’s career includes founding and managing an outdoor adventure tour program that operated in 22 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico;
- [Mike Svetz - Senior Partner](https://prosconsulting.com/mike-svetz-principal/) - Mike SvetzSenior PartnerPhoenix, AZMike has 20+ years of experience in developing operating and managing parks, recreation and sports complexes at the local government level including 17 years at the executive management level. He has successfully managed and helped create self-sustaining operations of multi-million-dollar sports and recreation centers, golf courses, and a Major League Baseball Player
- [Noblesville - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2026)](https://prosconsulting.com/noblesville-parks-and-recreation-master-plan-2026/) - City of Noblesville Parks and Recreation Master Plan PROS Consulting led the development of Noblesville’s five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, creating a community-driven and data-supported roadmap for the City’s parks, trails, facilities, programs, operations, and future investments. The plan addressed more than 1,000 acres of parkland and undeveloped property, nearly 20 miles of trails,
- [Adrian Hernandez](https://prosconsulting.com/adrian-hernandez/) - Meet Jill Geller, Strategic Advisor at PROS Consulting. Discover her 40+ years of executive leadership and expertise in parks and recreation management.
- [Jill Geller](https://prosconsulting.com/jill-geller/) - Meet Jill Geller, Strategic Advisor at PROS Consulting. Discover her 40+ years of executive leadership and expertise in parks and recreation management.
- [John D. Prue](https://prosconsulting.com/john-d-prue/) - John D. PruePROS AcademyEducationM.A. Webster University, St. Louis, MO (Management)B.S. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (Recreation Administration)Employment HistoryFounder/CEO, JDP Services, LLC - Management Consulting, 2025 to PresentMWR Program Analysist, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, 2020 to 2025MWR Installation Program Director, Naval Station Great Lakes, 2007 to 2020Recreation Director (MWR) Naval Station Great Lakes, 1991 to 2007Family/Community Activities Manager
- [Willis Winters](https://prosconsulting.com/willis-winters/) - Willis Winters, FAIAPROS AcademyEducationB.Arch., The University of Texas at Austin, 1980Employment HistoryPrincipal, Willis Winters Architecture + Urbanism, 2021-PresentDirector, Dallas Park and Recreation Department, 2013-2019Assistant Director, Dallas Park and Recreation Department, 1999-2013Manager, Planning, Design and Construction, Dallas Park and RecreationDepartment, 1993-1999Architect, Fisher & Spillman Architects/F&S Partners, Dallas, 1980-1993Professional ExperienceWillis Winters directed one of the nation’s largest
- [Akiima D. Price](https://prosconsulting.com/akiima-d-price/) - Akiima D. PriceConsultant | Founder, Restorative Park EngagementEducationB.A., Communications – University of Maryland Eastern ShoreEmployment HistoryConsultant & Founder, Friends of Anacostia Park, 2018 to currentConsultant, PROS Consulting, 2021 to currentContractor, DC Federal City Council (DC Neighborhood Parks Project), 2024 to currentEngagement Specialist, DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative, 2015 to 2018EE Capacity Project Executive Team, Cornell University
- [Travis Tranbarger - Senior Project Manager](https://prosconsulting.com/travis-tranbarger/) - Travis TranbargerSenior Project ManagerIndianapolis, INTravis has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of parks and recreation, with more than 10 of those years spent in executive management roles, including being the Director of Parks & Recreation in the City of Brownsburg, Indiana for 6 years. Over these years he has served a variety
- [Cleveland - Parks & Recreation Plan (2025)](https://prosconsulting.com/cleveland-parks-recreation-plan-2025/) - City of Cleveland Parks & Recreation Plan PROS Consulting partnered with OLIN Studio to complete Cleveland’s Comprehensive Master Plan. PROS assisted OLIN with community engagement activities, including open houses, focus groups meetings, staff interviews, planning summits, and final master plan development. The additional Master Plan work led and completed by PROS is articulated below. PROS
- [San Antonio - Youth Services Master Plan (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/san-antonio-youth-services-master-plan-2024/) - City of San Antonio Youth Services Master Plan In Summer 2023, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department contracted PROS Consulting, along with WRT, Able City, and ETC Institute to create a Youth Services Master Plan. The goals of this Master Plan that the Department and consultant team set out to achieve included: Develop a
- [New Braunfels - Athletic Field Master Plan and Sports Complex Feasibility Study (2016)](https://prosconsulting.com/new-braunfels-athletic-field-master-plan-and-sports-complex-feasibility-study-2016/) - City of New Braunfels Athletic Field Master Plan and Sports Complex Feasibility Study A significant aspect of the Parks and Recreation Department’s offerings is providing athletic fields for youth and adult sports programs. In Proposition 3 of the 2013 Bond Program voters approved funding for the acquisition of land for development of a future sports
- [Olathe - Parks & Recreation Master Plan (2023)](https://prosconsulting.com/olathe-parks-recreation-master-plan-2023/) - City of Olathe Parks & Recreation Master Plan The vision for the City of Olathe is “Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service.” The Parks & Recreation system of Olathe is the canvas on which so much of that is made possible, and provides the venues through which the community pursues healthy lifestyles, comes
- [Richardson - Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan (2023)](https://prosconsulting.com/richardson-parks-recreation-and-open-space-master-plan-2023/) - City of Richardson Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan For decades, Richardson was known as a bedroom community just north of Dallas. But when people think of Richardson today, they think of a dynamic city known for its excellent commerce and quality of life. Richardson is also one of the most conveniently located communities
- [Sioux Falls - Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Master Plan (2026)](https://prosconsulting.com/sioux-falls-comprehensive-parks-and-recreation-system-master-plan-2026/) - City of Sioux Falls Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota, sits at the heart of the region and pairs a vibrant downtown and big-city amenities with small city hospitality. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department maintains public open spaces, delivers a comprehensive system of parks and
- [McCracken County - Sports Tourism Athletic Complex Master Plan (2021)](https://prosconsulting.com/mccracken-county-sports-tourism-athletic-complex-master-plan-2021/) - McCracken County Sports Tourism Athletic Complex Master Plan In 2020, PROS was contracted as part of a team to conduct a feasibility study for an athletic complex in McCracken County, Kentucky (in the City of Paducah). Still restricted by the effects of COVID-19 on the world, the team was able to conduct an extensive community
- [Upper Arlington - Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan (2018)](https://prosconsulting.com/upper-arlington-parks-recreation-comprehensive-plan-2018/) - City of Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan The City of Upper Arlington’s Parks & Recreation Department underwent a comprehensive planning process from the summer of 2017 through the close of 2018, with the goal of developing a document that would inform and guide decision-making relative to the department’s oversight of parks, facilities and
- [Cincinnati Recreation Commission - Recreation Commission Business Plan (2019)](https://prosconsulting.com/crc-business-plan/) - Cincinnati Recreation Commission Recreation Commission Business Plan In 2019, PROS Consulting, Inc. completed a Recreation Business Plan for the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, a CAPRA accredited agency and a winner of two NRPA Gold Medal awards. CRC boasts a network of citywide recreation centers which complement CRC’s variety of aquatic facilities, 2,500+ acres of CRC outdoor
- [Odessa - Sports Field Tourism Study (2020)](https://prosconsulting.com/odessa-sports-field-tourism-study-2020/) - City of Odessa Sports Field Tourism Study Odessa is a growing and dynamic community that is proud of its parks and recreation system that matches Odessa’s reputation of being a community in which to live, work, play and visit. The Parks and Recreation Department manages and operates a range of parks and recreation facilities, and
- [Clark County - Parks & Recreation Master Plan (2025)](https://prosconsulting.com/clark-county-parks-recreation-master-plan-2025/) - Clark County Parks & Recreation Master Plan The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department was organized by the Board of County Commissioners in 1963with the charge to assess the recreational needs of the community. With 62 years of service in the rear-view mirrorand more than 300 days of sunshine annually, the Department remains a vibrant
- [Winterset - Community Fieldhouse Business Plan (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/winterset-community-fieldhouse-business-plan-2024/) - City of Winterset Community Fieldhouse Business Plan In 2022, the city of Winterset embarked on a Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan, which identified indoor recreation spaces as a priority for quality-of-life investments. It was determined of importance to conduct a business plan to better understand the cost of building and operating the facility and
- [West Sacramento - Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan (2019)](https://prosconsulting.com/west-sacramento-parks-recreation-open-space-master-plan-2019/) - City of West Sacramento Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan The City of West Sacramento Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan was developed to provide the organization a roadmap for the future using knowledge gained from community input, park and program inventory review, comparison to national standards and trends and an assessment of
- [Provo - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2021)](https://prosconsulting.com/provo-parks-and-recreation-master-plan-2021/) - City of Provo Parks and Recreation Master Plan The purpose of the City of Provo’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update is to provide a roadmap for future development of parks and recreational opportunities to be provided by the nationally accredited department over the next 10 years, in alignment with Provo's current General Plan update
- [Lisle Park District - Indoor Recreation Space Feasibility Study (2025)](https://prosconsulting.com/lisle-park-district-indoor-recreation-space-feasibility-study-2025/) - Lisle Park District Indoor Recreation Space Feasibility Study The Lisle Park District (in Lisle, IL) residents envisioned new Indoor Recreation Space as part of the District's 2023 Strategic Master Plan as the community identified several priorities to improve the District’s services to the community and to align District resources with the community’s values. The primary
- [Chandler - Parks Strategic Master Plan (2021)](https://prosconsulting.com/chandler-parks-strategic-master-plan/) - City of Chandler Strategic Parks Master Plan The City of Chandler's Strategic Parks Master Plan focuses on identifying the City’s current and future recreation needs to aid City staff and decision-makers in providing, improving , and expanding the equitable distribution of recreational facilities and opportunities to City residents and stakeholders. This includes preserving the quality
- [Fremont - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2022)](https://prosconsulting.com/fremont-parks-and-recreation-master-plan/) - City of Fremont Parks and Recreation Master Plan In the fall of 2019, the City of Fremont's Community Services Department selected PROS Consulting to assist in developing a Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The purpose of this Master Plan is to serve as a usable “blueprint” to the staff, Recreation Commission, and the City
- [Douglas - Community Services Master Plan (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/douglas-community-services-master-plan/) - City of Douglas Community Services Master Plan The Douglas Community Services Department provides a wide array of programs for the community members of Douglas, AZ. The division is responsible for coordinating activities including instructional classes and sports programs for youth and adults, as well as special community events. It also maintains all city parks totaling
- [Montgomery County - Parks and Recreation Athletic Field Business Plan (2019)](https://prosconsulting.com/montgomery-county-parks-and-recreation-athletic-field-business-plan-2019/) - Montgomery County, MD Parks and Recreation Athletic Field Business Plan In 2018, M-NCPPC-Montgomery County Department of Parks hired PROS Consulting to prepare a customized sports field needs assessment study and business plan. This process supported evaluation of the various assets’ ability to meet demand (scheduled utilization) within the existing capacity. Montgomery County Parks serves a
- [Charlottesville - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2025)](https://prosconsulting.com/charlottesville-parks-and-recreation-master-plan-2025/) - City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Master Plan The Charlottesville, home of University of Virginia, is dedicated to enriching the community by offering a diverse range of programs and maintaining vital public spaces. The Parks and Recreation Department provides management and maintenance for City parks, the Downtown Mall, cemeteries, City school grounds, major thoroughfares, neighborhood
- [Blue Valley Recreation Commission - Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/blue-valley-recreation-commission-needs-assessment-and-strategic-plan-2024/) - Blue Valley Recreation Commission Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan The Blue Valley Recreation Commission is committed to provide high quality recreation facilities and programs that serve the Overland Park and surrounding community. To build on this legacy, the BVRC desired a Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan to establish a long-term plan focusing on sustainability and
- [Fort Worth - Athletic Field Study (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/fort-worth-athletic-field-study-2024/) - City of Fort Worth Athletic Field Study The Fort Worth Parks & Recreation Department manages and operates a range of Park & Recreation facilities and offers recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Additionally, a significant aspect of the Park & Recreation Department’s offerings is providing athletic fields for youth and adult sports
- [Rockwall - Athletic Field Feasibility Study (2019)](https://prosconsulting.com/rockwall-athletic-field-feasibility-study-2019/) - City of Rockwall Athletic Field Feasibility Study In 2019, the City of Rockwall retained PROS Consulting, as well as MHS Planning & Design, to complete an Athletic Field Feasibility Study. The City of Rockwall is a growing and dynamic North Texas community (with an estimated population of 47,000) that is proud of its world-class parks and
- [Lewisville - Comprehensive Athletic Fields Study (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/lewisville-comprehensive-athletic-fields-study-2024/) - City of Lewisville Comprehensive Athletic Field Study Lewisville is a growing and dynamic North Texas community with an approximate estimated service area population of 133,000 as of 2024. The community is proud of its parks and recreation system that matches Lewisville’s reputation for being a community in which to live, work, play and visit. Currently,
- [Dublin - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2023)](https://prosconsulting.com/dublin-parks-and-recreation-master-plan-2023/) - City of Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan The City of Dublin Parks and Recreation Department, as a CAPRA accredited agency, has a strong commitment to provide parks, facilities, and recreational services for residents. As such, the City desired a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to provide a vision for the future. Key components of
- [Kent- Comprehensive Recreation Program Plan (2020)](https://prosconsulting.com/kent-comprehensive-recreation-program-plan-2020/) - City of Kent Comprehensive Recreation Program Plan Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services retained PROS Consulting in 2019 to develop the Department’s first Comprehensive Recreation Program Plan. Kent PRCS has aspirations to achieve CAPRA Accreditation and therefore, the development of a dedicated program plan is a necessity. In addition to the expressed CAPRA-related need, Kent
- [Cullman - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2023)](https://prosconsulting.com/cullman-parks-and-recreation-master-plan/) - City of Cullman Parks and Recreation Master Plan The Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism Department maintains 1,662 acres of public lands within the city which includes developed parklands, undeveloped parklands, open space, trails, and public facilities and rights-of-way; this system is robust, especially considering the size of their community (with a population of around
- [Brookings - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2021)](https://prosconsulting.com/brookings-parks-and-recreation-master-plan-2021/) - City of Brookings Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan The City of Brookings Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is committed to providing high quality parks and recreation facilities and recreation programs that serve the Brookings community. To build on this legacy, the City desired a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to establish a long-term
- [Buckeye - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2025)](https://prosconsulting.com/buckeye-parks-and-recreation-master-plan/) - City of Buckeye Buckeye At Play: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Buckeye, AZ is a uniquely fast-growing community that is home to many large master planned communities, making this Buckeye At Play Parks and Recreation Master Plan a similarly unique body of planning work. PROS teamed up with Kimley-Horn and the ETC Institute to deliver
- [Prescott Valley - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2020)](https://prosconsulting.com/prescott-valley-parks-and-recreation-master-plan/) - Town of Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan The purpose of the Town of Prescott Valley’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan was to provide a roadmap for future development of recreational facilities and opportunities for the Town over the next 10 years (until 2030), consistent with the Town's General Plan 2025 requirements. This plan
- [New Braunfels - Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan (2017)](https://prosconsulting.com/new-braunfels-parks-and-recreation-strategic-master-plan/) - City of New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan Developed by PROS and designed by the Design Workshop, the 2017 New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Strategic Master Plan focused on New Braunfels' needs analysis through their current and future needs. This plan aided City staff and City decision-makers in providing and expanding recreational facilities
- [Oro Valley - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2021)](https://prosconsulting.com/oro-valley-parks-and-recreation-master-plan/) - Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan Download the Full Plan
- [Superior - Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan (2021)](https://prosconsulting.com/superior-parks-recreation-open-space-and-trails-master-plan/) - Town of Superior Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan In the quaint town of Superior, Colorado, PROS worked hand-in-hand with staff, advisory committees, and the Town Board to craft a plan that provided data for key decision-making on needs, priorities, and cost-benefit of current and future resource allocation. Desired outcomes of this plan
- [Louisville - Louisville Parks for All (2022)](https://prosconsulting.com/louisville-louisville-parks-for-all-2022/) - City of Louisville Parks for All Parks For All is the equitable and transparent investment action plan for the Louisville Parks and Recreation System ensuring equitable access to, and equitable investments in, parks and recreation services for all Louisvillians. The detailed equitable investment strategies cover park maintenance, rehabilitation of existing assets, recreation programming, and capital
- [Roseville - Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Strategic Master Plan (2022)](https://prosconsulting.com/roseville-parks-recreation-and-libraries-strategic-master-plan/) - City of Roseville Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Strategic Master Plan In 2022, Roseville's Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department determined there was a need for a system Strategic Master Plan to guide the Department for the next ten years to service the recreation, park and library needs of all its citizens to continue to make Roseville
- [The Woodlands Township - Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment (2022)](https://prosconsulting.com/carmel-clay-comprehensive-parks-recreation-master-plan-2/) - The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment In 2022, PROS teamed up with Asakura Robinson as a subconsultant to deliver a Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment to The Woodlands Township in Texas. In tandem with Asakura Robinson and the Township, PROS was able to help deliver a professionally educated needs assessment that resulted in
- [Clinch River State Park - Market Analysis and Business Plan (2022)](https://prosconsulting.com/clinch-river-state-park-market-analysis-and-business-plan-2022/) - Clinch River State Park Market Analysis and Business Plan In 2022, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) envisioned a new state park in far western Virginia that would be unique in the system, as well as a tremendous asset to the local communities. Clinch River State Park is to be designed and operated
- [Olmsted Parks Conservancy - Strategic Plan (2023)](https://prosconsulting.com/olmsted-parks-conservancy-strategic-plan-2023/) - Olmsted Parks Conservancy Strategic Plan Olmsted Parks Conservancy is an organization that just marked its 35-year anniversary in 2024 of serving the community of Louisville, focusing on the protection and advancement of the Olmsted parks and parkways system. The Conservancy is a steward of 17 Olmsted parks (and the network of parkways that connect those
- [Carmel Clay - Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/carmel-clay-comprehensive-parks-recreation-master-plan/) - Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan CCPR is recognized as one of the best and most innovative park and recreation agencies in the nation, receiving the National Gold Medal for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management in 2014 and 2020, the highest honor for a municipal park and recreation system.
- [Tennessee State Parks Comprehensive Strategic Plan (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/tennessee-state-parks-comprehensive-strategic-plan-2024/) - Tennessee State Parks Comprehensive Strategic Plan Today, the Tennessee State Parks (TSP) system is comprised of 57 individual state parks--with four more parks currently scheduled to open by 2025--that span the most biodiverse inland state in North America. Tennessee State Parks offer distinct and varied natural landscapes, family-friendly recreational activities, numerous lodging accommodations, engaging volunteer
- [Lewisville - Nature Center Business Plan Update (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/lewisville-nature-center-business-plan-update-2024/) - City of Lewisville Nature Center Business Plan (2024 Update) This business plan is an update to an initial feasibility analysis conducted by Audubon Texas in 2016 that was completed in partnership with the City of Lewisville, University of North Texas, and Lewisville Independent School District. This update evaluates the requirements and expectations of the City
- [Broken Arrow - Comprehensive Recreation Program Plan (2024)](https://prosconsulting.com/broken-arrow-comprehensive-recreation-program-plan/) - City of Broken Arrow Comprehensive Recreation Program Plan In June 2023, the City of Broken Arrow engaged PROS Consulting to complete a Comprehensive Recreation Program Plan that develops a clearly defined programming process that engages community members and City decision makers to define strategies, services, and direction for public recreation programming that is financially sustainable
- [Temple - On The Move Strategic Plan (2025)](https://prosconsulting.com/temple-on-the-move-strategic-plan/) - City of Temple 'On The Move' Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan A strategic plan for a Parks & Recreation Department is a rare opportunity for the agency and the City of Temple to take a moment to introspectively consider what are its priorities, why these are priorities, and how the department best serves the community.
- [Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City Athletic Field Master Plan (2019)](https://prosconsulting.com/oklahoma-city-oklahoma-city-athletic-field-master-plan/) - Oklahoma City Athletic Field Needs Assessment and Master Plan A significant aspect of the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department’s offerings is providing athletic fields for youth and adult sports programs. With a growing population and increased participation in athletic field sports programs, the City desired to determine if need exists for more athletic fields.
- [Oklahoma City - Recreation Center Needs Assessment (2022)](https://prosconsulting.com/oklahoma-city-recreation-center-needs-assessment-2022/) - Oklahoma City Recreation Center Needs Assessment A significant aspect of the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department’s offerings is providing indoor recreation opportunities to the community. With a growing population and changing recreational needs, the City desired to determine the most effective and efficient way to provide indoor recreational services for the community. The City
- [Pullman - Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan (2025)](https://prosconsulting.com/pullman-parks-recreation-and-open-space-master-plan/) - City of Pullman Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan In August 2024, the Pullman Parks & Recreation Department embarked on its first consultant-guided master planning process, culminating in Pullman's 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. This plan serves as an update to Pullman's 2020 Comprehensive Five Year Plan, and was intended to create
- [Pocatello - PROST Plan (2025)](https://prosconsulting.com/pocatello-prost-plan-2025/) - City of Pocatello Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan (2025) In 2024, the Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department embarked on the first Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan (“PROST Plan”) to have been completed by the city. This unique southeastern Idaho community maintains 3,938 acresof public park and recreation lands within the city,
- [Leslie Kane - Senior Project Manager](https://prosconsulting.com/leslie-kane/) - Leslie KaneSenior Project ManagerDeep River, CTLeslie has over 25 years in environmental planning and administration. Starting her career with her own landscape design build company she switched gears and dedicated her work to environmental non-profits and state and municipal planning. She has worked for The Nature Conservancy, the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System, served
- [Arnie Biondo - Strategic Partner](https://prosconsulting.com/arnie-biondo/) - Arnie BiondoStrategic PartnerArnie is an innovative and seasoned professional park and recreation leader. He twice led the Carol Stream, IL Park District to win the National Gold Medal award, and twice to Illinois Accreditation. As Director of Centerville-Washington Park District, OH, he led the agency to three Gold Medal Finalist awards in six years. Additionally,
- [Tara Wicker - Strategic Partner](https://prosconsulting.com/tara-wicker/) - Tara WickerStrategic PartnerTara Wicker has a master’s degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Public Policy Analysis. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, is the President & CEO of The W Consulting Group, Vice-President for Kingdom Builders Construction and Co-Founder of Community Builders, Inc., a community development company. Tara
- [Jack Kardys - Strategic Partner](https://prosconsulting.com/jack-kardys/) - Jack KardysStrategic PartnerJack Kardys is the recently retired director of the Nationally Accredited and Gold Medal Award winning Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Department (MDPROS), one of the largest and most diverse park systems in the United States. A 41-year park professional, Jack has earned dozens of awards that recognize his extraordinary leadership and
- [Philip Parnin - Associate Principal](https://prosconsulting.com/phil-parnin/) - Philip Parnin Associate PrincipalIndianapolis, INPhil Parnin has over 25 of years of experience in the field of parks, recreation, and leisure services. He has managed and led park development and sustainable operations at the executive level for over 16 years (including over a decade as director). In his role, Philip has established standards for improved
- [Terry Schwartz - Strategic Partner](https://prosconsulting.com/terry-schwartz/) - Terry SchwartzStrategic PartnerDr. Schwartz has experienced a long career serving significant park and recreation organizations as the Executive Director and lead administrator in the Midwest and on the West Coast of the U.S. His career has provided him with management responsibilities for a significant diversity of organizations large and small. In addition to serving as
- [Kristina Campbell - Project Consultant](https://prosconsulting.com/kristina-campbell/) - Kristina Campbell Project ConsultantPhoenix, AZAfter spending nearly a decade as a professional, Kristina has gained much experience in the field of parks and recreation and brings a wealth of knowledge to the PROS team, specifically in aquatics. Through her experience, Kristina has gained a unique perspective on community values, and focuses her work on the
- [Dalton Dickson - Project Manager](https://prosconsulting.com/dalton-dickson/) - Dalton DicksonProject ManagerAustin, TXAs an emerging young professional, Dalton has primarily worked in the public sector in sustainability, solid waste, and environment & development. With a passion for parks and recreation, sustainability, and urban planning, Dalton utilizes his skills to help PROS wherever needed. He is a two-time alumnus of the University of North Texas,
- [Katherine Younger - Chief Operating Officer](https://prosconsulting.com/katherine-younger-chief-operating-officer/) - Katherine Younger Chief Operating OfficerIndianapolis, INKatherine has over 25 years of experience across a wide spectrum of industries. She is currently responsible for managing all of the Human Resources and administrative operations for PROS Consulting in her role as Chief Operating Officer.Contact Katherine
- [Leon Younger – Founder & Senior Principal](https://prosconsulting.com/leon-younger-president/) - Leon YoungerFounder & Senior PrincipalIndianapolis, INLeon has been the owner and founder of PROS Consulting since 1995. His expertise is in the development of parks and recreation system master plans, strategic plans, feasibility studies, business plans for revenue producing recreation and park facilities, and the development of financial and organizational management studies. Prior to the

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- [Our Services](https://prosconsulting.com/our-services/) - OUR SerVICES​ PROS Points of Distinction PROS brings over 150+ practitioner experience, national perspective, and data-driven tools to help parks and recreation agencies make confident decisions. Across every service area, our team translates community priorities, operational realities, financial analysis, and implementation strategy into practical recommendations that are defensible, sustainable, and built for action. PROS Consulting
- [Contact Us](https://prosconsulting.com/contact/) - Contact Us Get in Touch with PROS Brownsburg, Indiana (Headquarters)Address: 35 Whittington Drive, Suite 300, Brownsburg IN 46112Phone: 877.242.7760Fax: 877.242.7761 Contact: Leon Younger, PresidentPhone: 317.679.5615Email: leon.younger@prosconsulting.comContact: Will Younger, PrincipalPhone: 317.679.4907Email: william.younger@prosconsulting.com Phoenix, ArizonaContact: Michael Svetz, PrincipalPhone: 623.388.1787Email: michael.svetz@prosconsulting.com Dallas, TexasContact: Brian Trusty, PrincipalPhone: 214.998.8779Email: brian.trusty@prosconsulting.com Ann Arbor, MichiganContact: Jayne Miller, PrincipalPhone: 734.845.0646Email: jayne.miller@prosconsulting.com
- [Our Services - Old](https://prosconsulting.com/our-services-old/) - OUR SerVICES​ PlanningThe PROS philosophy is that market needs define programs that drive facility design, while the PROS approach to planning is to enter with an open mind and to let the process drive the outcomes. The emphasis of both this philosophy and approach is based in building a dynamic tool that is objective, defensible,
- [About Us](https://prosconsulting.com/about/) - Who We Are​ Inspiring Communities to Action PROS Consulting, INC. specializes in parks and recreation best practices, and for the last three decades has set the standard for successful strategic planning, sustainable funding and revenue strategies, system master planning, design and implementation, and impactful community engagement. Decades of in-house parks and rec experience guide our
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- [Our Work](https://prosconsulting.com/our-work/) - Our Work Over the past 30 years, PROS Consulting has worked across the United States with more than half of all NRPA Gold Medal and accredited agencies and completing more than one thousand projects. Across the Map PROS has assisted parks and recreation agencies across the United States. Check out the map below to see
- [Our Team](https://prosconsulting.com/team/) - Meet Our Team Since 1995, our team has supported the parks and recreation industry with real world, in-house experience – we know what it means to be responsible for actually implementing these plans. Leon YoungerPresidentIndianapolis, INMeet Leon Katherine YoungerChief Operating OfficerIndianapolis, INMeet Katherine Mike SvetzSenior PartnerPhoenix, AZMeet Mike Brian TrustySenior PartnerDallas, TXMeet Brian Jayne MillerPrincipalAnn
- [Community Engagement and Outreach](https://prosconsulting.com/community-engagement-and-outreach/) - Discover how PROS Consulting facilitates community engagement and outreach through public meetings, stakeholder interviews, and online platforms.
- [Planning](https://prosconsulting.com/planning/) - Discover how our comprehensive master planning services help parks and recreation agencies align resources, secure funding, and drive capital investment.
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- [About Us - Old](https://prosconsulting.com/about-old/) - Who We Are​ Inspiring Communities to Action PROS Consulting, INC. specializes in parks and recreation best practices, and for the last three decades has set the standard for successful strategic planning, sustainable funding and revenue strategies, system master planning, design and implementation, and impactful community engagement. Decades of in-house parks and rec experience guide our
- [Home - Old](https://prosconsulting.com/home-old/) - The Premier Leader The Premier Leader in the Advancement of the Parks and Recreation Industry Leaders in Parks and Recreation PROS Consulting is a full-service agency, providing a range of planning, assessment, business development, operational best practices, and training services backed by decades of leadership within Parks and Recreation systems across the country. We partner
- [Assessments](https://prosconsulting.com/assessments/) - Partner with PROS Consulting for defensible community needs assessments, program evaluations, and organizational workflows tied to your mission.
- [New Braunfels, TX](https://prosconsulting.com/our-work/completed-projects/new-braunfels-tx/) - See below to preview some of our completed work for the City of New Braunfels, TX over the past 30 years.
- [Completed Works](https://prosconsulting.com/our-work/completed-projects/) - Click below to check out some of our recently completed projects from the last few years.
- [Contact the Team](https://prosconsulting.com/contact-team/) - PROS Team Contact Leon Younger - Leon.younger@prosconsulting.com - (317) 679-5625 Michael Svetz - michael.svetz@prosconsulting.com – (623) 388-1787 Brian Trusty - brian.trusty@prosconsulting.com – (214) 998-8779 Jayne Miller – jayne.miller@prosconsulting.com – (734) 845-0646 Will Younger - william.younger@prosconsulting.com – (317) 679-4907 Sarah Durham - sarah.durham@prosconsulting.com – (317) 383-6638 Phil Parnin - philip.parnin@prosconsulting.com – (317) 796-5437 Dr. Terry Schwartz
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- [Parks and Recreation Master Plans](https://prosconsulting.com/category/our-work/parks-and-recreation-master-plans/) - PROS’ completed long-term Parks and Recreation Master Plans
- [Needs Assessments](https://prosconsulting.com/category/our-work/needs-assessments/) - PROS’ completed needs assessment projects
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- [Athletic Field Master Plans](https://prosconsulting.com/category/our-work/athletic-field-master-plans/) - PROS’ completed Athletic Field-specific Master Plans
- [State-Wide](https://prosconsulting.com/category/our-work/state-wide/) - Plans or work completed at the state level or for state-wide systems.
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- [Athletic Field Studies](https://prosconsulting.com/category/our-work/athletic-field-studies/) - PROS’ completed studies, projects that are not fully intentional master or strategic plans but still assist agencies with streamlining operational efforts.
- [Feasibility Studies](https://prosconsulting.com/category/our-work/feasibility-studies/) - PROS’ completed feasibility studies, ranging from indoor recreation facilities to athletic fields and staffing.
- [Youth Services Master Plans](https://prosconsulting.com/category/our-work/youth-services-master-plans/) - PROS’ completed Youth Services-specific Master Plans.