{"id":63457,"date":"2016-08-18T16:45:08","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T20:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=63457"},"modified":"2016-08-18T16:45:08","modified_gmt":"2016-08-18T20:45:08","slug":"mark-becker-named-as-deputy-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2016\/08\/18\/mark-becker-named-as-deputy-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Becker named as deputy director"},"content":{"rendered":"

 
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News release from the City of Fort Wayne:<\/p>\n

Mark Becker named to deputy director position at Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation<\/strong>
\nBoard of Park Commissioners also names Riverfront Advisory Committee members<\/em><\/p>\n

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(August 18, 2016) – The Board of Park Commissioners and Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll today announced Mark Becker will serve as a deputy director for the Parks and Recreation Department to serve in a leadership role in riverfront development efforts.<\/p>\n

Becker’s previous experience in city government includes serving as deputy mayor, director of community development, and director of economic development for the City of Fort Wayne. He will begin his new duties Sept. 1. Becker continues to be owner of Becker Consulting, which provides professional consulting and community development services in the region.<\/p>\n

“Mark brings unique talents and experiences that will be a tremendous complement to our community’s commitment to redeveloping our riverfront,” said Moll. “Teamwork and leadership are critical to the current and future success of Riverfront Fort Wayne. Having a dedicated and respected leader like Mark as part of this effort puts us in position to make a meaningful difference and continue the positive momentum in our City.”<\/p>\n

The Board of Park Commissioners also named the members of the Riverfront Advisory Committee. The committee will provide guidance in the planning and implementation of the public spaces to be constructed as part of the riverfront project.<\/p>\n

Riverfront Advisory Committee members:<\/p>\n