The Village would like to welcome Mrs. Kristin Violante as the new Superintendent of Parks & Recreation. Kristin will be taking over for Superintendent Righton following his retirement on May 5th.
Mrs. Violante is currently employed full-time for the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) as its Volunteer/Leisure Education Coordinator. Prior to her work at NWSRA, Kristin taught for three years at the Burr Ridge Park District. She holds a Bachelors degree in Recreation and Park Administration from Indiana University and has taken additional coursework in Therapeutic Recreation from St. Francis University. Her experience at NWSRA also includes brochure coordination and supervisory responsibilities. Mrs. Violante’s new duties will also include serving as Willowbrook’s representative on the Gateway Special Recreation Association Board.