Justin Casperson

Justin Casperson is currently the Director of Parks and Recreation Department with the City of Marshfield. I joined the MACFI board to stay involved in the community, help programs succeed and improve people’s quality of life. I’m grateful for the opportunities provided to me and proud of our accomplishments. 

Originally from Marshfield, Justin left after High School to pursue his Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. His past professional experiences include: Director of Parks and Recreation with the Village of Germantown; Recreation Supervisor with the City of West Bend’s Park, Recreation and Forestry Department; Recreation Supervisor with the Nicolet Recreation Department in Glendale, WI; Program and Facility Manager for the Cary Park District in Cary IL; Program Leader with City of Waukesha Parks and Recreation Department; and Program Supervisor for the La Crosse Park and Recreation Department. Justin has received several awards for his involvement with state and local organizations and
associations.

• Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association
  • 2002 – Present
  • Secretary/Treasurer – 2017 & 2018
  • Aquatic Section Board of Directors, Chairperson – 2005-2013
  • Membership Services Survey Task Force – 2012
  • Annual Conference Committee – 2010 & 2016
  • Playground In-service Coordinator – 2003 & 2004
• Marshfield Area Community Foundation Board of Directors 2017 – Present
• Marshfield Fastpitch – President 2020 – Present
• Marshfield United Way City Campaign Chairperson 2015 – 2017
• West Bend Athletic Association Board of Directors 2004 – 2013
• Wisconsin Youth Sports Coaches Organization Board of Directors 2003 – 2007

AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS

• WPRA Dr. George Wilson Award – 2018
• WPRA Presidential Award – 2017
• United Way Campaign Chairperson of the Year – 2018
• Wisconsin Community Tree Management Institute – 2015
• Leadership Germantown Academy – 2014
• Great Lakes Leadership Academy – 2013 & 2015
• WPRA Silver Star Awards: Softball (2002), Dog Park (2011), Splashpad (2010), Entertainment Area (2012) Archery Range (2013)
• NRPA Department Gold Medal Finalist – 2011 & 2012
• Greater West Bend Leadership Academy – 2007
• Indiana University Executive Development Program – 2006 & 2007
• WPRA Recreation Section Young Professional of the Year – 2006
• WPRA Aquatic Section Outstanding Young Professional of the Year – 2006
• Certified Park & Recreation Professional – 2003

When Justin is not working he keeps busy by spending time with his wife of and two daughters (ages 17 & 15), coaching, cooking, working in the yard, volunteering, golfing, hunting and fishing.