Our Staff

Administrative staff maintains an office in the County Administration Building in Port Huron. Park Maintenance and Marketing staffs are located at Goodells County Park.

Meet the PARC Commissioners

Dennis Basinski Sharon Haggerty William J. Bier Charles S. Matthews Fran Thomas Frederick F. Swegles Dan Lockwood Fred Fuller Howard Heidemann Tim LaLonde Mark A. Brochu	Chair Vice Chair Secretary Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Director
Purpose of the Commission The general purposes of PARC shall be:

1. To study and determine the extent of need for parks, preserves, parkways, recreation and other conservation facilities within the County.
2. To develop cooperative planning efforts wit the various cities, villages, townships and school districts concerned with parks, recreation and conservation services
3. To serve as an information center for local parks and recreation commission/boards.
4. To prepare and recommend to the County Board of Commissioners, the adoption of a comprehensive coordinated county-wide parks and recreation plan.

Meet our Staff

Mark A. Brochu, Director
BA & MA degrees in Municipal Recreation & Recreation Administration from Central Michigan University
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional thru the National Recreation & Park Association

St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Director since 1995
Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Director from 1981 to 1995
Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation Assistant Director from 1978 to 1981

Family - Married for 24 years with two daughters.

“I have enjoyed working the last 10 years with the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission and the County Board of Commissioners to develop a County Parks system that residents and visitors will enjoy for many years to come.”
 

Lynn Smith, Recreation Office Manager
Training/Education
St. Clair County Community College Seminars
Practice Management Institute, Inc Seminar

Experience
Has worked for the Parks and Recreation Commission since 1994.
Prior -  A legal secretary at a local law firm from 1984-94.

Family – One daughter.

“As a child, I spent a lot of time at Goodells County Park involved in various 4H projects as well as participating in open horse shows. The changes that have taken place over the last ten years at Goodells Park are amazing.”
 

Dennis C. Delor, Special Events, Marketing, and Volunteer Coordinator
Training/Education
BA degree in Public History, Outdoor Recreation and Protected Area Management from Northern Michigan University.

Experience
Special Events, Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator since Feb 2005
Prior - Chief of Visitor Services and Programming , National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, Petersburg, VA 2002-2005
Museum Manager, Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie Park District, Skokie Ill. 1999-2002

Family - Married with 2 boys.

“After living in different areas of the United States, coming back home to St. Clair County gave me the opportunity to promote the fantastic recreational options that our County residents have right here in their own back yards.”
 

Matt Sharp, Park Operations Supervisor CPSI, CPO, AFO
Training/Education 
St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY - BS Enviromental Economics 

Experience
Simsbury, CT - summer crew leader
Warren, MI - Aquatics/Building Assistant - Macomb Township Parks & Buildings Maintenance

Family- Married with a son.

“Working in Parks and Recreation has given me the chance to provide a moment of peace and quiet, a moment of discovery, and a moment of joy to so many people that I feel so grateful to have this job every day of the week, even during the most stressful week.”
 

Darel Williamson, Park Manager
Training/Education
U.S. Army from 83 to 89 as a power generation equipment repair mechanic

Experience
Park maintenance staff member since 1990. Park Manger since Sept 05.
Prior - Landscape Technician from 1990-1997

Family- Married with three children.

“When I started I mostly delivered the show mobile and bleachers. From mowing lawn to wiring buildings, I have done it all. I have enjoyed seeing how much the park has changed over the years. It’s becoming more modern, yet it hasn’t lost its country feel.”