Press release from Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District:
SAN JACINTO – The Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District Board of Directors has selected Assistant General Manager Gustavo Bermeo to serve as the next General Manager after the retirement of current General Manager Dean Wetter. Bermeo will assume the role on May 1.
“Gustavo’s promotion recognizes 25 years of commitment, leadership, and expertise in the field of recreation and parks,” says Board President Jan Bissell. “He started right here with us and has grown into a leader who truly understands what our parks mean to local families. We’re excited to have him continue making Valley-Wide a better place for everyone.”
As Assistant General Manager, Bermeo has been assisting with the management of administrative and recreational functions for the District along with programs and personnel development.
Bermeo began his career with Valley-Wide Recreation in 2000 as a Project Assistant for the Valley-Wide Outreach Services. He then served as Recreation Supervisor for the Valle Vista Community Center before becoming the Special Projects Supervisor for the District. He has served as Assistant General Manager since 2018.
In accepting the appointment, Bermeo remarked,” I am profoundly honored and humbled to assume the role of General Manager, and I remain committed to continuing to create community along with our incredible staff.”
Bermeo will be just the sixth General Manager in the District’s 54-year history. For more information about Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, visit GoRecreation.Org.
