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


Rhiana Barrero - Director of Visitor & Event Services

Katie Ely-Wood - Communications Manager

Amy Pellman - Executive Assistant

Suzanne Roth - Director of Programming & Education

Joe Dumyahn - Sr. Natural Resources Manager

Ron Lairson II - Sr. Park Manager

Zeb Acuff - Director of Planning


Tony Carpenter - Director of Operations


Jaime Kimbrough - Director of Human Resources


W. Scott Reeve - Chief of Police


Shelly Shultz - Director of Finance


Graig Hoffman - Sr. Park Manager


Adam Mathews - Sr. Park Manager