Leadership Excellence
Brent Leisure returns to the Tailgate to discuss the State Park Leadership School and the importance of leadership training. Brent is the retired Director for Texas Tate Parks and a Regent at the Scho...
8 Jan 202424min
It's Sometimes The Little Things That Make The Biggest Impact
Donald Forgione sits on the Tailgate and tells impactful stories that inspires us to pay attention to the little things that can make big impacts for your staff and community. Happy Holidays Donald@t...
19 Des 20233min
Parkonomics: Pricing Paradigm And The Value Of Parks
Amanda Drake and James Revis join Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the value of parks. Self sufficiency is an important goal of many agencies. Learn how employing the strategy of dynamic pri...
12 Des 202334min
Mountain Railroad Conservation
Marshall Markley Joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss the joys and challenges of managing a railroad company town as a state park. Marshall is the Superintendent of Cass Scenic Railroad St...
5 Des 202326min
Tales From The Oregon Trail
John Redd joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate and shares stories of the Oregon Trail. John is a Park Ranger at Three Islands Crossing State Park in Idaho. Three Island Crossing was a major route cro...
28 Nov 202316min
Tour With Park Manager Of F.D. Roosevelt State Park In Georgia
DOWN THE SERVICE ROAD EPSODE - Join Donald Forgione as he Tours F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Georgia with the Park Manager Desmond Timmons. Join them as they discuss maintenance, staff recruitment and...
21 Nov 202338min
Providing A Great Campground Experience
Larry Fooks joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Providing A Great Campground Experience for our campers. Larry has served in Arkansas and Florida State Parks and is an avid camper. Join t...
14 Nov 202329min
Manage Like A Mother
Valerie Cockerell joins Donald Forgione on the Tailgate to discuss Valerie's new book, Manage Like A Mother. Valerie was born in France and worked at Disneyland Paris. She transferred to Walt Disneywo...
31 Okt 202328min
