Director Dixie Penn has been with the Recreation Department for more
than 20 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and
Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic Recreation concentration from
UNC-Greensboro. In addition to managing the entire department, she oversees a
number of programs including the annual Swing Night Special, monthly DDA
gatherings and weekly programs such as dance, piano and gymnastics.
Thad Shermer has been the Athletic
Supervisor since 1999 managing sports and fitness. He also is the park administrator for Farris
Memorial Park. Graduating from UNC-Wilmington in 1984, Thad has a degree
in Parks and Recreation management with an emphasis in Commercial
Recreation.
Jason Swisher
joined the staff soon after graduating from UNC-Greensboro in 2001 with
a degree in Leisure Services Administration. As the Parks and Recreation
Coordinator, Jason assists Thad with the multitude of sports programs
held by the recreation department. He also is the supervisor at Farris
Memorial Park, overseeing employees and events there April through October of
each year. Jason is the advisor for the Youth Council, planning events such as
the Halloween Carnival, Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with Santa.
Iris Carter joined the recreation department staff in 2000 and is the Recreation Specialist focusing primarily on Senior
Citizens programming. She is also the coordinator for Rockingham County Senior
Games and SilverArts, Summer Day Camp, and Cheerleading. Iris has a degree in
English with a Communications concentration from Guilford College.
Tim Landreth has been the Maintenance
and Events Supervisor for more than 20 years and keeps the facilities in working order. He is also responsible for setting up equipment, tables and chairs for various programs as well as maintaining the
grounds at each of the recreation department's nine facilities.
Ruth Cardwell has served in a variety
of roles and has seen a lot of changes at the recreation department in the past
40 years. She has retired from full-time employment and now works part-time as
Personnel Secretary and receptionist.
Lauren Motsinger
works part-time in the afternoons as the Administrative
Secretary and receptionist. After graduating from McMichael High School
she attended RCC earning an Associate Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation.
She joined the recreation department in 2006 and helps all of the departments with various tasks.
Rita Wray is the Center Supervisor and works part-time to keep the center
open in the evenings. She has the hectic task of answering phones, greeting
visitors, making program calls, and keeping general order in the lobby.
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Thad Shermer has been the Athletic
Supervisor since 1999 managing sports and fitness. He also is the park administrator for Farris
Memorial Park. Graduating from UNC-Wilmington in 1984, Thad has a degree
in Parks and Recreation management with an emphasis in Commercial
Recreation.
Jason Swisher
joined the staff soon after graduating from UNC-Greensboro in 2001 with
a degree in Leisure Services Administration. As the Parks and Recreation
Coordinator, Jason assists Thad with the multitude of sports programs
held by the recreation department. He also is the supervisor at Farris
Memorial Park, overseeing employees and events there April through October of
each year. Jason is the advisor for the Youth Council, planning events such as
the Halloween Carnival, Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with Santa.
Iris Carter joined the recreation department staff in 2000 and is the Recreation Specialist focusing primarily on Senior
Citizens programming. She is also the coordinator for Rockingham County Senior
Games and SilverArts, Summer Day Camp, and Cheerleading. Iris has a degree in
English with a Communications concentration from Guilford College. 
Tim Landreth has been the Maintenance
and Events Supervisor for more than 20 years and keeps the facilities in working order. He is also responsible for setting up equipment, tables and chairs for various programs as well as maintaining the
grounds at each of the recreation department's nine facilities.
Lauren Motsinger
works part-time in the afternoons as the Administrative
Secretary and receptionist. After graduating from McMichael High School
she attended RCC earning an Associate Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation.
She joined the recreation department in 2006 and helps all of the departments with various tasks.