Administration & Leadership

MetroParks of Butler County was formed in 1955 as the Butler County Park District. The park district is governed by the Board of Park Commissioners, a three-member board of volunteers appointed by Butler County's Probate Judge. 

We would love to hear from you! Email info@yourmetroparks.net or commissioner@yourmetroparks.net or call (513) 867-5835 for more information about MetroParks' Administrative & Leadership team.  

Jackie O'Connell - Executive Director

Tony Carpenter - Director of Operations

Katie Ely-Wood - Communications Manager

Amy Pellman - Executive Assistant

Shelly Schultz - Director of Finance

Ron Lairson II - Sr. Park Manager


Rhiana Barrero - Director of Visitor & Event Services

Joe Dumyahn - Director of Natural Resources


Jaime Kimbrough - Director of Human Resources

Suzanne Roth - Director of Programming & Education

Graig Hoffman - Sr. Park Manager


Adam Mathews - Sr. Park Manager