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Ross Chapman currently serves as the Chief of Operations and Park Equity at Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy since November 2021, having previously held the position of Director of Park Operations and Civic Engagement. Prior to this role, Ross Chapman directed the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Pittsburgh from July 2010 to November 2021, overseeing activities such as programming, budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning across over 50 facilities. Previous positions include Assistant Director of Personnel & Civil Service Commission and Planning, Evaluation & Data Supervisor, focusing on workforce development and program evaluation roles. Ross Chapman also has experience in marketing and operations management within the private sector, with notable roles at The Bob Cenk Group/Achieve Realty and the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.