Photo courtesy of Botetourt Co.
Botetourt County has announced that Victor Morales is the new Director of Parks & Recreation. Morales brings seven years of experience from Berry College, one of Georgia’s top private colleges, where he leveraged the 27,000-acre campus to develop people through adventure. As the director of recreation at Berry, he provided intramural sports, personal fitness, and outdoor adventure experiences for the community.
Morales holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Environmental Studies, and Outdoor Education Leadership from Salisbury University and an MBA from Berry College.
Beyond his role in parks and recreation, Morales is a renowned trainer and consultant, traveling nationwide to manage high ropes courses, provide leadership workshops, certify instructors in First Aid/CPR/AED/BLS, and teach undergraduate Kinesiology courses.
He excels in facilitating skill development, having led over 5,000 hours of activities for more than 16,000 participants of all experience levels in ziplining, rock climbing, kayaking/paddleboarding, snowboarding/skiing, caving, backpacking, mountain/road biking, and more.
“I’m looking forward to the coach-player mentorships both on and off the field,” says Morales. “At the heart of it all, getting to work alongside and laugh with the Parks & Recreation and county staff is where I want to be. I can’t wait to meet the people that make up the fabric of our community and improve their quality of life through recreational activities!”
His first day in the Parks & Rec Office was June 6.
~ Fincastle Herald staff report
