The Oswegoland Park District has appointed a new executive director, the park district announced this week.
Chad Feldotto, who most recently served as the district’s director of parks and planning, officially stepped into the role on Monday, according to a news release from the park district.
In July, the park district’s former director, Thomas K. Betsinger, was arrested after reportedly crashing into multiple vehicles and attempting to strike a pedestrian, and was put on paid administrative leave shortly after. Betsinger is facing charges including aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, driving under the influence of alcohol and attempted reckless homicide.
Betsinger resigned later that month, and the park board then began searching for a new director.
According to Kendall County court records, Betsinger has a court date set for Jan. 22.
Feldotto, the newly-selected director, first joined the park district in 2006 as a park planner, the news release from the district said. As the director of parks and planning, he oversaw projects, secured grant funding for initiatives throughout the district and built relationships with community partners.
“(Feldotto’s) longstanding commitment to Oswegoland and his deep understanding of our community make him the right leader for this role,” Oswegoland Park District Board of Commissioners President Dave Behrens said in the release. “We are confident in his ability to guide the district forward while continuing to build on the strong foundation already in place.”
In the news release, Feldotto said that it is an “honor” to serve in the role, and that he looks forward to continuing the park district’s work “to provide exceptional parks, programs and facilities for the community.”
