Facilitating Tough Community Meetings with Grace and Grit
In this episode of Tailgate Talks, host Donald Forgione welcomes back Phil Gaines, retired Director of South Carolina State Parks, for a timely and insightful conversation on the delicate art of commu...
29 Apr 202526min
"So You're a Park Manager Now: Tips, Truths, and Transitions"
In this episode of Tailgate Talks, Donald Forgione welcomes two rising leaders in Minnesota's state park system—Nate Springer, Park Supervisor at Gooseberry Falls State Park, and Katie Foshay, Park Ma...
15 Apr 202526min
Director To Director: Park Hopping with Phil Gaines
In this captivating episode, host Donald Forgione is joined by Phil Gaines, the retired Director of South Carolina State Parks and a current Professor of Practice at Clemson University's Department of...
1 Apr 202541min
Director to Director: Stakeholder Engagement
Director to Director: Stakeholder Engagement Join host Donald Forgione on the Tailgate as he welcomes Craig Seaver, retired Park Ranger and former Director of Virginia State Parks, for an insightful c...
18 Mar 202530min
Buried Alive: Avalanche Rescue & Survival Training
On this episode of Tailgate Talks, we dive deep into avalanche rescue and survival training. Rich Gummersall from Idaho State Parks, joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss this important top...
4 Mar 202531min
Your Best Interview Yet: Pro Tips for Applicants
In this episode of Tailgate Talks with Donald Forgione, we dive into the art of the job interview from the applicant's perspective. Whether you're applying for a park ranger position, a leadership rol...
18 Feb 202530min
Interviewing 101: The Secrets to Hiring Success
Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions any organization makes. In the latest episode of Tailgate Talks, I sat down with Tim Dyck from Best Culture Solutions, an expert in hirin...
4 Feb 202531min
Park Ranger Association Of California
Learn about the great things the Ranger Association of California (PRAC) is providing to park professionals. Matt Cerkel, President of PRAC, is the Senior Park Ranger at Marin Municipal Water District...
21 Jan 202531min
