Raymond K. Dunham, President

Raymond is currently the Facilities Director for the Greenville County Recreation District in South Carolina and holds the designation of Certified Parks and Recreation Professional. He has a diverse division including Discovery Island Waterpark, indoor and outdoor traditional pools, Team Greenville Swim Team, ice rink and recreation complex, BMX track, equestrian center, as well as lakefront and campground operations. He is currently responsible for 20 million dollars of new aquatic and recreation facility development.

Raymond has been in the recreation / aquatics industry for over 20 years and has extensive knowledge in all aspects of aquatic operations. His background includes aquatic safety, open water rescues and experience as an Emergency Medical Technician.

He has been an Instructor Trainer for the American Red Cross for more than 12 years and served on various Red Cross Water Safety and Aquatic related committees in addition to State Committees. He was the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association Aquatic Branch Chairman.

Additionally, Raymond’s scope of knowledge and experience includes: community center operations, special events, outdoor nature programming and developing and implementing Long Range Master Plans for municipalities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Recreation Management

Professional Affiliations

  • World Waterpark Association
  • National Recreation and Park Association
  • South Carolina Park and Recreation Association
  • American Red Cross


 Awards

  • 2007 Best of Aquatics from Aquatics International
  • 2007 Agency of the Year from the South Carolina Parks and Recreation Association
  • 2006 Innovative Architecture and Design by Recreation Business Magazine
  • 2006 National Who’s Who for Executives and Professionals
  • 2005 Excellence in Aquatics from the National Recreation and Parks Association
  • 2005-2007 USA Swimming Silver Level and Bronze Level Awards for Team Greenville
  • 2005 Best Park in the Upstate
  • 2000 Longfellow Award from the Tennessee Parks and Recreation Association


 Speaking Engagements

  • 2007 Hotel Waterpark and Resort Development and Expansion Workshop
  • 2006 World Waterpark Association Conference
  • 2006 South Carolina Parks and Recreation Association Workshops
  • 2005 World Waterpark Association Conference
  • 2005 Water Technologies Winter Seminar
  • 2004 State of Iowa Emergency Medical Services Conference


 Team of Consultants

William L. Haralson, Economic Consultant
Jeff Coy, Hospitality Consultant
Ballard King, Recreation Consultants