Eric Nuner will become Georgetown’s permanent parks director October 5

Georgetown has selected Eric Nuner as its permanent Parks and Recreation director, effective October 5, following four months in the interim role.

The city announced the appointment after longtime director Kimberly Garrett’s retirement. Nuner has worked for Georgetown since 2008 and brings nearly three decades of parks and recreation experience, according to the city.

His work has included the department’s capital asset replacement program, accreditation, the current Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a cost-recovery study. The city also credits him with a key role in Garey Park’s 2018 opening and continuing involvement in its second phase.

The appointment puts an experienced city employee in charge as Georgetown continues developing its recreation system. The city says it will recruit for the assistant director position Nuner leaves vacant.

Residents can read the original appointment notice for the department’s account of his experience and the leadership transition.

Source: Read the original announcement or official community resource.

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