Former Salvation Army executive named Community Services director

Following a nationwide search and recruitment effort, Interim City Manager Trisha Sorensen selected Nathan Ullyot as the Community Services director for the City of Maricopa. Starting on May 21, Ullyot will oversee the activities and operations of the Community Services Department, including recreation, sports, event programming, parks maintenance, multi-generational/aquatic facilities management, and the City Library.

“I am pleased to announce Nathan Ullyot as the newest member of our executive team,” said Interim City Manager, Trisha Sorensen. “Mr. Ullyot has 18 years of experience as a recreation administrator and recently served as the director of the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Phoenix.  In his role there Nathan eliminated a $600,000 deficit, secured grant funding to add and expand programming and fostered critical partnership relationships.”

Prior to Ullyot’s time at the Kroc Center he served as a recreation administrator for the City of Atlanta overseeing 10 community centers, a city camp facility and a wide array of programming. Before his time in Atlanta Ullyot served as a recreation coordinator for the cities of Surprise and Phoenix.

“I’ve seen in my career how events, sports, arts, and open spaces connect people,” said Ullyot.  “When our children play together, families connect and community is strengthened.  As Maricopa continues to grow we have to be intentional in providing those opportunities to come together and do it in an excellent way.”

The Community Services director reports directly to the city manager and makes recommendations to the council and city manager; develops and implements policy initiatives, sets the tone, climate, and vision for the department, and ensures compliance with statutory responsibilities and directives.