a results-driven leader with 30+ years of cross-sector expertise in sports/recreation management, corporate communications, project leadership, and higher education, focused on securing a leadership role in sports or recreation management. His career spans executive roles, elected office, and sports coaching, complemented by an Executive MBA (University of Notre Dame) and MS in Recreation Administration (Aurora University)—equipping him to bridge operational, strategic, and community-focused goals.
Paul’s sports-related experience includes founding adult soccer leagues (24+ teams), coaching soccer at the high school/club level (1990–present), and managing community sports programs as Interim Director of Godley Park District (overseeing a $2M facility budget). Beyond sports, he has led high-impact communications and project management initiatives: developing branding strategies for Dolan & Murphy, supporting State Farm’s IT transformation (SharePoint migration, Thunderhead implementation), and producing a parade with 2,000+ participants and 20,000+ live viewers.
As an Adjunct Professor at Aurora University and North Central College (2020–present), he teaches public relations, digital writing, and business communications—blending industry experience with academic instruction. His leadership credentials include elected roles (Naperville Township Trustee, 2013–2025), board presidency (Oakhurst Athletic Group), and C-suite collaboration (producing 200+ slide company-wide presentations). With certifications in soccer coaching/refereeing (US Soccer, ACEP) and recreation management (NPRA), Paul brings a unique mix of strategic vision, operational rigor, and sports passion to drive sustained success in sports/recreation leadership roles.