Jason T. West is the Parks and Recreation Director for the city of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He oversees the city's outdoor aquatic facility, the Recreation Outdoor Center, the Rec Center, all municipal facilities, and the net-zero energy Westwood Hills Nature Center. Jason leads the parks, recreation, natural resources, fleet, and municipal facilities divisions, managing 52 parks and supervising a team of 50 full-time and hundreds of seasonal employees. With over 25 years of service and over $20 million in facilities built, Jason has received the Jack Niles Award and multiple Presidential Awards from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. His leadership ensures high-quality recreational services and facilities for the community.