Amanda Widloe, CPRP, is the Aquatic Manager for Woodridge Park District’s Cypress Cove Water Park, and has been involved in the public sector for 30 years. Widloe started in the industry as a lifeguard and swim instructor; and after receiving her degree in recreation park administration and commercial tourism, she has overseen the popular community waterpark, Cypress Cove, for the past 20 years. Widloe is also a lifeguard Instructor-Trainer, certified Aquatic Facility Operator, Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and the current chair WWA’s Public Sector Committee.