Eric Lacher, Director of Parks and Properties

The District owns 39 park and facility sites on approximately 350 acres of land that Eric's Parks Department maintains. The District also own eight facilities. It is Eric's role to supervise the maintenance, renovation and remodeling of the amenities at all park sites and facilities. Eric's motto is "It starts in the parks!"

Memberships:

• Midwest Institute of Park Executives
• Illinois Park and Recreation Association

Education:

• Kishwaukee Community College Associates Degree in Applied Science (Horticulture and Turf Management)

• The most famous person I ever met was ... Oprah Winfrey when I appeared on her show about "Home Town Heroes"
• Favorite sports team ... Batavia Bulldogs
• Growing up I always wanted to be ... a farmer
• One thing everyone should try in life is ... a random act of kindness