About Us

It is the mission of the Ross County Park District to provide the best possible outdoor experience for the citizens of Ross County through nature conservation and education, health and wellness opportunities, and secure, well maintained recreational facilities.

our staff

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Myranda Vance

Executive Director
myrandavance@rosscountyohio.gov
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Joe Bost

Ranger, Historian, and Interpretive Guide
joebost@rosscountyohio.gov
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Ted Hagarman

Project Manager and Paint Creek Recreational Trail Coordinator
tedhagarman@rosscountyohio.gov
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Colleen McCord

Marketing Director and Event Coordinator
colleenmccord@rosscountyohio.gov
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Erin Stanley

Project Development Supervisor and Grants Coordinator
erinstanley@rosscountyparkdistrict.com

Trails

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Deven Atkinson

Trail Management Supervisor
devenatkinson@rosscountyohio.gov

Nicholas Merkamp

Trail Crew Leader
parks@rosscountyohio.gov

Maintenance

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Allen Hawk

Maintenance Supervisor
allenhawk@rosscountyohio.gov

Shannon Ross

Maintenance Crew Leader
parks@rosscountyohio.gov
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Dan Bond

Maintenance Technician
parks@rosscountyohio.gov
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Jim Flannagan

Maintenance Technician
parks@rosscountyohio.gov

Park District Commissioners

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Michael Benson

michaelbenson@rosscountyohio.gov
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Curt McAllister

curtmcallister@rosscountyohio.gov

Special recognition

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Jim Doersam

We thank Mr. Jim Doersam for his 21 years of service to the Ross County Park District. Congratulations on your retirement!
myranda vance

Tom White

We thank Mr. Tom White for his 29 years of service to the Ross County Park District. Congratulations on your retirement!
Joe Letsche

Joe Letsche

We thank Joe Letsche for his 8 years of service to the Ross County Park District. 

Some photos compliments of YREKA KAY PHOTO

Contact Us

For More Information
(740) 773-8794
parksandpreserves@rosscountyohio.gov
15 N Paint St #301Chillicothe, Ohio 45601