Ted Schulz has been a commissioner of the New Lenox Community Park District since 2013 and is currently serving as President. During his tenure, various OSLAD and PARC grant projects have been completed, including the LincolnWay Special Recreation Building, Leigh Creek South Park, Walker Country Estates Splash Pad, Sky Harbor Park and the current Hibernia Phase II development. Ted is currently the Director of Buildings and Grounds for Orland School District 135. Many of the issues and challenges faced by school districts are applicable to those encountered by park districts. He is also a local business owner and has worked with budgets and personnel. Ted’s passion is that recreation programs and park facilities serve all ages and people of all needs in the community. He was a recipient of the Rising Star Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts and is Chairman on the Illinois Association of Park Districts Board.