The Glencoe Park District announces Donald P. Van Arsdale has resigned from his post as Executive Director, effective today. Van Arsdale served as Executive Director of the district for three years. In a memo to staff, Don Van Arsdale stated that “It was been a real pleasure working with you these past three years. I admire and hold each of you in the highest of esteem.” Board President Maxine Retsky commented “We thank Don for his three years of service to the Glencoe Park District and wish him the best in his future endeavors. The Glencoe Park District is very fortunate to have very competent and experienced department heads to keep operations thriving while we search for a new Executive Director." The Board of Park Commissioners has scheduled a Special Meeting of the Board on Thursday, June 28, 2012, 7:30pm, to formally accept Don Van Arsdale’s resignation. Until then, Steven Nagle, Director of Operations, has been designated as the staff member to handle inquires or questions on behalf of the Park District until an interim Executive Director is formally selected at the Thursday evening board meeting. Steve Nagle can be reached at (847) 835-7540 or snagle@glencoeparkdistrict.com.

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