CRPR Staff Profiles

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CRPR Staff Profiles
April 2008

Jennifer D. Stout Staff Assistant	Jennifer joined CRPR as a Staff Assistant in Sept. 2006. Before that she spent seven years on active duty in the United States Army. She is currently serving in the Maryland National Guard. Jennifer has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. She currently resides in Ferguson Township and enjoys hunting, biking, civil war reenacting, playing computer games and watching the Denver Broncos.
Kenyatta Shelton-Burleigh Staff Assistant	Kenyatta has served as a CRPR Staff Assistant since Jan. 2005. She resides in Ferguson Township with her family and her hobbies include music, sports, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Diane Ishler Office Manager	Diane has served as the CRPR Office Manager since Dec. 1998. She was previously employed by Mellon Bank for 34 years. Originally from Penn's Valley, Diane resides in Harris Township. She enjoys singing, sports and reading.
Gregory L. Roth Parks Supervisor	Greg has served as the CRPR Parks Supervisor since May 1978. He holds a BS in Park Administration and an MS in Regional Planning, both from Penn State. Greg was previously employed as a state park lifeguard and seasonal ranger, as a lake safety patrolman and park maintenance staff at Stone Valley Recreation Area, and as an Asst. Construction Supt. for a private construction company. Originally from Reading, PA, Greg is a Certified Parks & Recreation Professional, a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, and a Certified Pesticide Applicator. He resides in Harris Township with his wife (Mary Jane), daughter (Abigail), and son (Alexander). His hobbies include fishing, hunting, camping and gardening.
Jeff Hall Recreation Supervisor / Sports & Fitness	Jeff has served as a CRPR Recreation Supervisor since Feb. 2001. He has a BS from Penn State in Recreation and Park Management. Jeff was previously employed with Penn State Intramurals and as the Recreation Director in Punxsutawney, PA. Jeff also worked as a CRPR Parks Maintenance Worker in 1999. Originally from Blossburg, PA, Jeff is a Certified Youth Sports Administrator by the National Alliance of Youth Sports. He resides in State College Borough and has two sons (Jake & Luke). His hobbies include sports.
Todd A. Roth Aquatics Supervisor	Todd has served as the CRPR Aquatics Supervisor since Jan. 2002. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from Penn State. Todd was previously employed with the Carlisle Swim Club, the Carlisle YMCA, and a landscape construction firm. He is also currently attending classes for a Master's Degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management at PSU. Originally from State College, Todd is a certified Aquatics Facility Operator by the National Recreation & Park Assn., a Lifeguard Instructor, and a Water Safety Instructor-Trainer. He resides in State College Borough with his wife (Jennifer), two daughters (Carson and Piper) and two dogs. His hobbies include coaching swimming, landscaping and participating in triathlons.
Molly A. Hetrick Recreation Supervisor / Nature Center	Molly served in 2001 and 2002 as the part-time, seasonal Site Coordinator for Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. In March 2003, she was named as the first full-time CRPR Recreation Supervisor / Nature Center. She holds a BS from Penn State in Agriculture Education, as well as a PA. State Teaching Certificate in Agriculture, Environmental Science, and General Science. Molly was previously employed by Land Between The Lakes, TN, Middle Tenn. State University, and Children's Discovery House in TN. Originally from Bellefonte, Molly resides in Pleasant Gap. Her hobbies include reading, singing, hiking, fly-fishing, and genealogy.
Barbara Lindenbaum Senior Center Director	Barbara has served as the CRPR Senior Center Director since July 1987. She holds a BA in Arts and Education and an MS in Therapeutic Recreation. Barbara was previously employed as an Art Teacher, and prior to her employment with CRPR, she worked as an Arts & Crafts Instructor for the agency. Originally from New York City, Barbara's hobbies include gardening and yoga. She resides in College Township with her husband (Sandy), and they have one daughter.
Carol M. Clitherow Staff Assistant Senior Center	Carol joined CRPR as the part-time Senior Center Program Assistant in July, 2005. That position was upgraded to full-time status as a Staff Assistant effective January 2008. Prior to her employment with CRPR, Carol volunteered at the Centre Region Senior Center as a computer tutor and has assisted in teaching computer courses for C.A.L.L. Carol lives in Potter Township, near Colyer Lake, with her husband (Mike). She enjoys tole painting, crafts and gardening.
Beth C. Lee Recreation Supervisor / Programs & Special Events	Beth was appointed as a CRPR Recreation Supervisor in July 2003. She holds a BS in Education with a Recreation emphasis from Bowling Green State University, Ohio. She was previously employed with the Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce, CO , and most recently by the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District in Fraser, Colorado as the Assistant General Recreation Director. Beth was a Supervisor for Wee KIDventure in summer 1994. Originally from Columbus Ohio, she resides is Halfmoon Township with husband (Rod), a son (Griffin) and a daughter (Meredith). Her hobbies include skiing, biking, hiking, watching Ohio State football and spending time with family and friends.
Ronald J. Woodhead Director	Ron has served as Director of Centre Region Parks & Recreation since March 1997. He holds a BS degree (1975) from the Penn State University Recreation & Park program. Ron was previously employed as Director of Parks and Recreation for Wellsboro, PA (1976-1980), and for Upper Moreland Township in Montgomery County, PA (1980-1997). Originally from Sunbury, PA, Ron is a Certified Parks & Recreation Professional and a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. He resides in State College Borough with his wife (Ann). They have two daughters (Megan & Erin). His hobbies include motorcycle touring, computers, D-I-Y projects, family camping, canoeing, fly-fishing & fly-tying.