Brentwood brings on new parks director

BRENTWOOD Brentwood has named E Harith Aleem Jr as its new director for the Parks and Recreation department He is set to start on July Taking over for Bruce Mulder Aleem brings over years of experience in municipal parks and recreation leadership to the position left vacant earlier this year Related Articles Gilroy budget sets up passion-filled flashpoint over fate of parks Sargent Ranch Landowners who proposed quarry sell large chunk of property in Santa Clara County After two decades of restoration work a crucial Bay Area habitat returns to its original natural beauty Mount Tamalpais hiking acclaimed in state parks poll Is there life after extinction Particular Bay Area scientists and conservationists are trying to find out Aleem had previously served as assistant director for Oakland s Parks Recreation and Youth Growth where he managed services such as aquatics facility operations capital improvement projects and recreation activities His roots in society amenity began as a teenager working as a certified lifeguard in Oakland A Brentwood resident Aleem stated he was excited to give back to the group he calls home Brentwood s parks and recreation services are a vital part of what makes this group so special disclosed Aleem I look forward to working with staff residents and city leadership to continue building programs and spaces that bring people together Throughout his career Aleem has strongly advocated for youth employment programs improved recreation infrastructure and has cultivated collaborative partnerships to enhance access to services the city explained His leadership style emphasizes community-driven solutions and a commitment to equitable high-quality recreational opportunities the city commented in a press release Interim City Manager Darin Gale noted Aleem s expertise and a community-minded approach are qualities that make him ideal for the role We look forward to the positive impact he will have on Brentwood s parks and recreation services declared Gale Aleem is a graduate of the Alameda County Leadership Academy He has a bachelor s degree in constituents management and earned his Certified Park and Recreation Professional credential from the National Recreation and Park Association according to the city