City Hires New Parks & Recreation Director

July 26, 2021 — Kris Ammerman joins the City of Wilsonville today as its new Parks and Recreation Director.

Ammerman is an experienced parks and recreation professional who most recently worked for the City of Roseburg.    

“Beyond his extensive experience, Kris is passionate about creating a vibrant community through parks and recreation.  He is a humble leader with a commitment to excellence in public service,” Assistant City Manager Jeanna Troha said.

In Wilsonville, Ammerman’s responsibilities include developing and overseeing recreation programs, parks maintenance and development, senior services and implementing projects outlined in three parks master plans.     

“The more people I met throughout the interview process, the more I felt this was a place I wanted to be and a group I wanted to work with,” Ammerman said. “Wilsonville is forward-thinking, it values its park system, and has an interest in developing new community recreational amenities.”

A Cottage Grove native, Ammerman is a graduate of Oregon State University, where he earned his bachelors’ degree in Horticulture. His hobbies include mountain biking, hiking, camping and other opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with his wife and three children.

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