Jon “Kaz” Kazanjian is the Assistant Director of Recreation for the City of Watertown, MA (2 years). He previously spent 8 years with Littleton Parks, Recreation & Community Education, where he created Adult Recess, an award-winning program recognized by the MRPA.
Kaz currently serves on the MRPA Executive Board as Camps & Programs Chair and is the proud namesake of Watertown’s “KAZ Zone” at Faire on the Square — the Kids Adventure Zone!
After an earlier career as a Superintendent on Boston’s Big Dig project (10 years), Kaz spent 13 years as a stay-at-home dad, where “Camp Kaz” for his two sons and their friends sparked his passion for recreation and ultimately led to a career creating fun, engaging programs that bring communities together.
Nick Campion is the Assistant Recreation Director for the Town of Danvers, MA and previously served as the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Somersworth, NH. Nick is currently the President of MRPA, and additionally serves as a board member on various committees in his hometown of Exeter, NH. Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in sports management and a master’s in public administration. He is passionate about building a positive team culture and embracing new ideas and changes in pursuit of a more efficient and equitable organization.
January 13, 3:15-4:15pm - Positioning Yourself for Growth in Recreation: Building a Career Beyond Your Current Role