AREA OF EXPERTISE
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
Expert CV Kevin E. Ocker (condensed)

EDUCATION
B.S. Degree, Agricultural & Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
M.P.A. Degree, Public Administration Studies, L.I. University/C.W. Post Center

EXPERIENCE
Responsible for management and operation of three 18 hole and four 9 hole golf courses.
Development of contracts with Professional Golf Association, professionals for the operation of golf pro shops, golf cart rentals, and golf driving ranges.

Development and implementation of golf rules, regulations, operating procedures and policies.
Supervision of golf course managers and attendants engaged in the enforcement of rules, regulations, relating to golf course operations.

Participated in landscape design and construction on various golf courses, both in the public and private sector.

Supervises the purchase and selection of golf course equipment and supplies.

Supervises the maintenance of all golf course maintenance equipment.

Oversees capital projects related to golf course construction, irrigation, and cartpaths and service roads.

Fifteen years experience in the maintenance of buildings and grounds, construction and landscape design of municipal recreation and park services.

Currently Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner for Technical Services and Golf Operations, Nassau County Department of Recreation and Parks.

Responsible for planning, supervision and operation of a major Technical Services Division responsible for providing maintenance and technical support to all Department facilities and functions. Total Department assets: 2.7 billion dollars. Responsible for planning and expenditure of a 21 million dollar operating budget, 560 annual and seasonal employees.
Responsible for planning and directing all horticultural activities at the 42-acre Nassau County Bailey Arboretum.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member, Long Island Golf Course Superintendents Association
Member, New York State Turfgrass Association
Member, Nassau County Cooperative Extension Service Advisory Committee for Water Conservation
Member, Co-Director, Board of Long Island Arboretum Directors
Member, Advisory Board, Nassau County Friends of the Bailey Arboretum

AREA OF EXPERTISE
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

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