RFA NS Board of Directors welcomes new Executive Director

 

The Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia’s (RFA NS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jennie Greencorn will take the position of Executive Director.

Jennie began her career as a nurse in acute and long-term care, then migrated to intervention and outreach programming for at risk youth. While working with youth in Canso, she managed the Canso and Area Arena and the Canso Community Pool.

Jennie has been involved in many capacities within the Recreation Facility industry for over 15 years, gaining experience in facility management, administration, and operations from the ground up. She has over 25 years experience in grassroots event management and execution, particularly in her role with the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, one of the provinces signature festivals and in her employ as the Customer Engagement and Events Manager for the Pictou County Wellness Centre.  Jennie has 30 years of experience on multiple community boards, councils, committees, and action groups.

Jennie brings to this position a unique and diverse skill set, strong leadership skills, an in-depth knowledge of the industry, a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude that supports and compliments the needs of this position.  Through years of volunteer work with RFANS, she fully understands and appreciates the role and responsibilities of the Executive Director and the integral part that RFA NS plays within the industry.