LaPorte County Park ’s Maintenance and Construction Supervisor Takes Home
   State Award

Date:  February 1, 2010

LaPorte, IN (March 1, 2009) –The LaPorte County Parks Maintenance and Construction Supervisor, Roger Grove was the recipient of a state “maintenance award” from the Indiana Park and Recreation Association (IPRA).

Roger oversees seven park properties and over 600 acres of parklands.  Under his leadership, guidance, and foresight the parks department has grown into one of the finest in the state.  “The LaPorte County Park System would not be at the level of excellence that we have all come to expect and enjoy without Roger and his unique ability to see the big picture”, said Tim Morgan, LaPorte County Parks Superintendent. “He has been the cornerstone on which the Parks have been able to achieve such great success over the past 20 years!”

During his tenure with the Park, he has made a number of remarkable accomplishments.  His achievements of new projects, new facilities and parkland along with his ability to design and create the parks and its amenities along the way have made him successful and have made LaPorte County Parks what they are today.

Roger Grove has been employed with the LaPorte County Parks as the Maintenance and Construction Supervisor since January of 1990.   In the past twenty years, Roger has made a huge impact on the community, his professional peers, and the park staff.    Hundreds of thousands of individuals visited one of our 4 developed park properties

LaPorte County Parks Superintendent, Tim Morgan said, “Roger exemplifies the true meaning of excellence with his creativity and thoroughness.     He demonstrates outstanding leadership in enhancing the quality of life and enjoyment of the outdoors and has placed a legacy for future generations to cherish and enjoy”

The award was presented to Roger Grove in Indianapolis on January 20, 2010 at the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association annual Conference.

Contact: LaPorte County Parks
Phone:  219/325-8315
E-mail:  rangertim@csinet.net