Office of the Executive Director
Jim Jarog
Executive Director
Promoted to Executive Director in February 2019, Jim Jarog has served the Mt. Prospect Park District for over 40 years. Jim’s extensive management experience has enabled him to successfully meet District challenges relative to seven facilities, two outdoor pools and over 30 neighborhood parks. As Executive Director, Jarog oversees a staff of 62 full-time, 36 part-time IMRF and over 400 part-time employees during the District’s summer months. He also serves on the Board of the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) as their Finance Chairperson.
Prior to becoming the District’s Executive Director, Jarog held the position of the District’s Director of Parks and Planning, where he was responsible for over 500 acres of District grounds and facilities, managing maintenance repair, site development, land acquisition, grant implementation and infrastructure improvement programs. Over his career, Jim has been involved with several large-scale capital improvement projects for the District. Some of these include the renovation of the Central Community Center, Meadows Aquatic Center, Mt. Prospect Golf Clubhouse reconstruction and the redevelopment of the Mt. Prospect Golf Course, as well as numerous playground renovations.
In 1998 and 2008, Jim was nominated and awarded the District’s “Employee of the Year”. He is a 30-year resident of Mount Prospect and dedicated to the District’s mission of providing exceptional parks and recreational experiences that enrich the quality of life for present and future generations.
“It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the Executive Director of the Mt. Prospect Park District. My goal is to bring quality recreational opportunities to our community while working with our dedicated Park Board and talented staff.”
Alicia Brzezinski
Executive Assistant
Prior to joining the District in 2023, Alicia Brzezinski spent 9 years employed by the Maine Township Town Hall. She began her career as the Office Manager and was promoted to the position of Assistant to the Supervisor; a parallel position to her current role as Executive Assistant to the District Executive Director.
Alicia provides administrative support to the office of the Executive Director and the Park Board of Commissioners. She looks forward to growing her career and recently joined the Employee Committee.
Although Alicia is busy raising a daughter; in her spare time she enjoys the outdoors (no matter the weather), trying new food and restaurants and interior design.
Directors
Mike Azzaretto
Director of Recreation
Mike Azzaretto joined the Mt. Prospect Park District in 2019 as the Aquatics and Fitness Manager and continued to take on new roles and responsibilities as the Recreation Division Manager. Mike was promoted to Director of Recreation in June 2024.
With over 10 years of progressive recreation experience, Mike has previously worked at the Village of Lincolnwood, as well as the Rolling Meadows and Oak Brook Park Districts. He graduated with high honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport and Tourism in just three years.
Mike enjoys thinking creatively with coworkers, improving facilities and creating lifelong memories for the community. Mike spends his free time with his wife Michelle and two daughters, Luna and Solana. He also enjoys hiking and playing hockey and golf.
Matt Dziubinski
Director of Parks & Planning
Matt Dziubinski joined the District as a Fleet Services Technician in 2012 and was promoted to Fleet Services Manager in 2016. In 2021, Matt was promoted to Superintendent of Parks & Planning and the Director of Parks & Planning in 2022.
Matt oversees 56 full and part-time employees in the Buildings, Grounds and Fleet Services Departments. His team is responsible for over 230K square feet of facility space and over 450 acres of owned/leased property.
Matt has over fifteen years of combined maintenance experience in landscape, building and equipment maintenance, repair and replacement. He is passionate about exploring new ideas as they relate to future development, operations and capital planning.
Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Stephanie and young sons, Madden, Ford and Revy. He is also a fan of fishing, motorcycles and water sports.
George Giese
Director of Administration
George Giese joined the District in 2013 as the Manager of Administration & Human Resources. Promoted to Superintendent of Business Services in 2017, he was responsible for accounts payable, payroll and other day-to-day business operations.
Promoted to Director of Administration in fall 2020, George recommends and administers policies and procedures for the sound operation of the District’s business and technology. He oversees key functions such as purchasing and accounts payable, payroll, registration, information technology, and record retention while supporting financial processes such as budgeting and capital planning. Under the direction of the Executive Director, his position shares responsibility for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal statutes as they apply to Park District business operations.
George is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and holds a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Colorado-Denver. He has professional experience in four levels of government, including township, federal, city and park district. George’s roots in Mount Prospect go back to youth baseball and soccer and he now enjoys Park District programs with his family.
Mary Kiaupa
Director of Human Resources & Risk
Joining the District in 2016, Mary Kiaupa was promoted to the position of Human Resource and Risk Manager in 2018. The position is responsible for administering all aspects of the District’s Human Resources, Training and Risk Management functions.
In addition, Mary co-chairs the Safety Committee and is an active member of both the Employee and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees. Originally inspired by the sense of community within the park district, Mary is motivated daily by her interactions with the diverse and talented staff working hard to create a fun place for community recreation.
Prior to joining the District, Mary worked as a Human Resource Generalist and Recruiter for a Fortune 500 company. She spent many years volunteering at her local church and school while she and her husband managed the busy sports, academic and recreational activities of their children.
Mary holds a BA in Human Resource Management and Business Minor from Lewis University.
Jeff Langguth
Director of Golf Operations
Jeff Langguth began his career at the Mt. Prospect Park District in 1994 as a cart attendant at the Mt. Prospect Golf Club. In 2007, Jeff obtained his class “A” PGA membership and has completed 300 plus hours of PGA Continuing Education related to business/ staff management and golf instruction.
He earned a degree in Business Administration from Elmhurst College and has obtained a Certification “with distinction” in Golf Management from Ohio State University.
Jeff originated the Junior Golf Program which includes lessons and leagues for children ages 4-15 years old. On average, 350 children participate in the program each season.
Langguth will continue to manage budgeting projections, the monitoring of expenses and the creation of a magnitude of golf related reports in an effort to diligently oversee Golf Operations.
Jeff grew up in the park district and enjoyed both baseball and basketball while taking lessons at the Mt. Prospect Golf Club.
Ruth Yueill
Director of Community Relations & Marketing
As the Director of Community Relations & Marketing, Ruth Yueill is responsible for the development and administration of public information, public relations and marketing strategies for all operations of the District. The Director also develops and implements strategies to fulfill the District’s mission and promote the organization and its programs through both traditional and electronic media. As the primary liaison to our Community Partners, Yueill is responsible for maintaining community relationships through a variety of partnership opportunities as well as securing district sponsors through connections with the local and regional business community.
Yueill joined the district in 1996 as the Art Studio Coordinator growing the Studio into the area’s premiere center for visual arts programming. In 2012, she accepted a position as the Cultural Arts Manager overseeing all aspects of arts programming as well as organizing district special and community events. In 2015, Yueill was promoted to Director of Community Relations & Marketing.
Yueill is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago with a BA in Communications and concentrated studies in Business and Professional Communications, Public Relations and Marketing.
Yueill is a 34 year resident of Mount Prospect and an active member of the Women’s Professional Group as well as the Mount Prospect Calendar Club.