Abigail O’Brien to become Lincoln Park District Executive Director

 

[December 18, 2019] 

Lincoln Park District Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that Abigail O’Brien will become the Executive Director of the Park District on January 1st, 2020.

Abigail is from Lincoln and has been working for the Park District for the past three years as the Program Coordinator. She received her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University in Recreation Management and while working full-time at the Park District, she went on to receive her master’s degree in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism from the University of Illinois. She is American Red Cross Lifeguard certified, CPR/First Aid certified and a certified Pool and Spa Operator. She has begun working toward her Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification and hopes to achieve that within the next year.

Abigail says, “I am truly looking forward to this opportunity and continuing to help the Lincoln Park District grow. My passion for recreation and the Lincoln community has remained constant throughout the years. I am happy to be doing what I love and am excited for this next step.”

Abigail is involved with many organizations in the community: Lincoln Rotary Club, United Way of Logan County, ALMH Community Health Collaborative, and a volunteer for Girls on the Run. She and her husband, Jason O’Brien, reside in Lincoln and love to spend time with their dogs. They are members of Jefferson Street Christian Church and enjoy spending time outdoors.

Present Executive Director, John Andrews says, “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Abigail on her appointment to Executive Director. As Program Coordinator Abby has shown leadership in organizing and enhancing events that the park district has offered for years and creating new programs for the park district that enables more individuals to participate and take advantage of everything the district has to offer. I have full confidence in Abigail’s ability and passion to lead and develop the Lincoln Park District role in the community for years to come. Best of luck as Executive Director.”

The Lincoln Park District has so much to offer the community of Lincoln. We hope you visit our facility sometime soon and help welcome Abigail O’Brien as the new Executive Director.

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