Corri Spiegel, Davenport City Administrator is pleased to announce that she has selected Chad Dyson as Davenport’s new Parks and Recreation Director.
Dyson is currently the Recreation Superintendent for the Iowa City, Iowa Parks and Recreation Department. He is a Quad-Cities native.
“I am excited and honored at this tremendous opportunity to lead an outstanding parks department,” said Chad Dyson when accepting the position, “I am looking forward to working with the City of Davenport team to further enhance the parks system and the experiences that are offered and enjoyed."
He joined the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department in June of 2010. Chad oversees the operations and programs for the recreation division, facility operations for the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym, City Park Pool, and Iowa City’s sports fields. Chad has more than 18 years of management experience in public parks and recreation. Prior to joining the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, Chad served as the Superintendent of Recreation for the Westmont Park District in Westmont, Illinois.
“Chad has achieved a strong record of accomplishments throughout his 18 years of management experience in public parks and recreation which makes him a great fit for the City of Davenport,” said City Administrator Spiegel as she made the announcement. “His broad knowledge and depth of experience makes him uniquely qualified for this highly visible leadership position. We are looking forward to the expertise and ideas that he will bring to Davenport and our widely-recognized and diverse parks system.”
Chad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Health, Leisure, and Physical Studies from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa and a Master’s degree in Recreation Administration from Aurora University, Aurora, Ill. He completed the Community Leadership Program of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce in 2017.
Chad and his wife Erin have four children; Cade, Hayden, Jace, and Beckham.
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