Our Mission
Our Mission: Stark Parks mission is to preserve, manage, and connect natural areas to serve the community through recreation, conservation and education.
Our Vision: Stark Parks will be recognized as an essential community asset.
Our Values:
1. Integrity/Trust
2. Teamwork
3. Customer Service
4. Environmental Stewardship
5. Work Ethic
6. Respect for Each Other
7. Community Partnerships
8. We have fun!
Board of Commissioners
The Stark County Park District is an independent political subdivision created and governed by Section 1545 of the Ohio Revised Code. A volunteer five-member Park Commission is appointed by the Probate Court and governs the Park District.
Members of the Park Commission are very interested in your thoughts and comments, and invite members of the public to the monthly meetings.
Board Members
Dr. Jennifer Clevinger
Dr. Jennifer Clevinger, is a Professor of Biology and Co-Director of the Honors Program at Walsh University teaching courses in biology, botany, ecology, and conservation. Jennifer has involved her students in Stark Parks experiences for nearly two decades including invasive species removal projects, prairie restoration, and environmental and wildlife research projects and internships. She is a graduate of Hiram College, Michigan State University, and received her Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Texas.
Jennifer and her husband, Curtis, have three children, and live in Hartville. In the community, she is a member of the Hartville Garden Club and frequently presents to other garden clubs. She holds membership in the American Society of Plant Taxonomists, Botanical Society of America, Mohican Native Plant Society, Northeastern Ohio Native Plant Society, and Ohio Biological Survey. Jennifer is a scoutmaster and merit badge counselor for ten different biology-related merit badges.
Susan Clark Chaddock
Susan is a life-long resident of Stark County graduating from Minerva High School and Mount Union College. She went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree at Capital University Law School and has practiced law at Clark, Clark, & Chaddock in Minerva since 1997. Susan has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations including the Minerva Chamber of Commerce-Past President, Minerva Education Foundation-Treasurer, Minerva Mission charity and past board member of the local YMCA.
She and her husband, Joe, live in Paris Twp. on a 19-acre gentleman's farm with chickens and pigs. Their four grown children were very involved in 4-H and leading to a family effort to volunteer at the Stark County and Ohio State Fairs. They enjoy regular visits to Stark Parks locations.
Katie Cerrone
Katie is a Professor of Mathematics and the Coordinator of General Education at the University of Akron where she has taught since 2007. Her research interests include the transition experience of first-generation students to college and on increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
She has served on the board of numerous non-profit organizations including TomTod Ideas, United Way of Greater Stark County, the North Canton and Canton Jaycees, ystark! and the College Club of Canton. She also served on the Executive Board for the Ohio Section of the Mathematical Association of America in many capacities including most recently as past president and president.
Katie was born and raised in Canton, Ohio and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. She received her BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Mathematics and PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Akron. She and her husband Chris have two young sons. They all enjoy walking the trails and spending time in Stark Parks.
Ralph Dublikar
Ralph has engaged in the private practice of law in Stark County for over 45 years. He is currently Managing Partner at the firm of Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews, where he has served since 1986.
The emphasis of Ralph’s practice is on civil litigation, probate law, and adoption law.
Ralph has also been very active in the community, having been past-President of the Stark County Bar Association in 2002-2003, as well as serving on various committees. He is a past member of the Grievance Committee and Executive Committee, and is currently Chairman of the Disputed Fee Committee. He is also a member of the Court Administration Committee, of which he is past-Chairman.
In addition, Ralph has been past-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where he also served as an assistant baseball coach from 2002-2007. He received the St. Thomas Aquinas Distinguished Service Award in 2009, as well as receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.
Ralph is a graduate of Xavier University with a degree in Political Science, as well as the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
In addition to being a member of the Stark County Park District Board of Commissioners, Ralph also serves on Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee and is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Stark County Bar Association, and Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.
He and his wife Nancy are members of Christ the Servant Parish, and are the proud parents of four children and thirteen grandchildren.
David Regula
David Regula has been the Customer Service Manager for the Akron-Canton Airport since 2004, and currently serves as the Vice President of Customer Experience. He is responsible for all customer issues and touch points throughout the terminal and roadways, as well as handling transportation issues at the facility. His efforts have resulted in the airport receiving three World Class Customer Service Awards from the SmartBusiness Magazine. He also maintains a broker’s license in real estate, a professional auctioneer’s license, and is the principal broker for Relocation 1 Realty.
Mr. Regula earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Mount Union, a Management Certificate from Kent State University in 2010, and attended Dix and Eaton Crisis Communications Training in 2009. He has been a board member and volunteer for numerous community organizations and efforts.
He and his wife Jacqueline and two daughters live on a 140-acre farm south of Navarre, and he maintains a herd of approximately thirty Polled Hereford cattle.
Executive Director, Daniel Moeglin
For nearly 30 years, Dan Moeglin, P.E. has been a noteworthy leader in northeast Ohio’s engineering and infrastructure community. Prior to being named as the Executive Director for the Stark County Park District in 2022, Dan was privileged to serve as the Canton City Engineer for 17 years. Before that, he worked at the state and county government levels and has experience in planning, engineering, administration, operation, and maintenance of public works/services. His favorite projects include park development, ecological restoration, recreation, active transportation, flood plain preservation, and overall environmental stewardship.
One of Dan’s passions is ensuring access to all public facilities for people of all abilities and backgrounds and he was recognized by the Paralyzed Veterans of America with a Buckeye Award for his efforts in February 2022. His professional mantra is “Projects don’t make you successful, people make you successful.”
Dan was born and raised in Stark County and graduated from Michigan State University with his B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Building Construction Management. He resides in Canton with his wife, Dawn. They have three grown children, Joe, Anna, and Catherine. Their family enjoys spending time outdoors at their hobby farm where they grow Christmas trees and make maple syrup.
2025 Board Meeting Schedule
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708 Board Packet
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708 Board Packet
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708 Board Packet
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708 Board Packet
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708 Board Packet
- Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708 Board Packet
- Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Exploration Gateway, Room A, 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708
