Mike Selep Selected as Bolingbrook Park District’s New Executive Director
Bolingbrook, IL – The Bolingbrook Park District Board of Commissioners completed an extensive search to find a new Executive Director following the resignation of Ron Oestreich this past January. Sue Vastalo, Park Board President, announced the selection of Mike Selep to fill the role of Executive Director during the March 16 board meeting. “We had an impressive selection of candidates to choose from. Mike rose to the top because of his high level of experience within the field of parks and recreation, as well as his familiarity and involvement within our community,” stated Vastalo.
Mike currently serves as the Executive Director of the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA) which provides services to individuals with special needs in Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Plainfield and Lockport. Prior to NWCSRA, Mike served as the Executive Director of the Mokena Community Park District. His other professional experiences include Professional Services Director and Interim Director with the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA), Program Coordinator with West Suburban Special Recreation Association, Special Projects Assistant and Accountant/Information Technology Coordinator with the Schaumburg Park District, and the Assistant Director and Superintendent of Recreation with Fox Valley Special Recreation Association. He is also currently an adjunct faculty member with the University of St. Francis and serves as past President of the American Camp Association Illinois.
“Mike’s varied experience within the field will help guide our team into the future. He is an active listener who is open to hearing what our community needs are,” said Vastalo.
Mike has been a resident of Bolingbrook with his wife, Julie, and his children, Morgan and Joshua, for the past 28 years. They have been active within the park district the entire time. Julie is familiar face within the district serving as a valued preschool teacher. Morgan proudly serves in the US Army and Joshua is a second year student at Iowa State University. “I am so excited to serve the community that I love. My children grew up in this park district,” stated Selep. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with the amazing Bolingbrook Park District team and to create new connections within the community.”
Mike will begin his new role on Monday, May 1.
