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In this episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show – Leadership Series, Craig LeBlanc sits down with Donnie Hayes, Director of Parks & Recreation for Missouri City, Texas, to unpack a career that spans California, Utah, Idaho, Alaska, Missouri, and Texas.

From managing a historic golf course after Hurricane Beryl to leading a department preparing for the 250th Anniversary of Independence and the 2026 World Cup, Donnie shares powerful leadership lessons, creative programming stories (including chainsaw carving classes!), and what it takes to rebuild trust and culture after organizational shifts.

You’ll also hear about:
✔️ The history behind Missouri City’s Freedom Tree
✔️ Managing parks in remote Alaska
✔️ Re-entering leadership after crisis response
✔️ Preparing for global-scale events like the FIFA World Cup 2026
✔️ Why balance and family matter in public service

🔥 Episode Highlights
🌎 A Parks & Rec career spanning 6+ states
🌀 Managing a premier golf facility post-hurricane
🌳 The historic “Freedom Tree” & community storytelling
❄️ Ice carving competitions in Fairbanks, Alaska
⚽ Planning for World Cup 2026 + July 4th (250th Anniversary!)
🧭 Leadership re-entry after organizational change
💡 The importance of balance in high-demand public roles

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