Curt Shaneour
Curt Shaneour began his career as a banker, having graduated with degrees from Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. He left the banking profession after six years and devoted the rest of his career assisting with the
development of high quality playground equipment.
He worked six years with Game Time, Inc. who developed many new and unique playground equipment designs. Shanour then became part owner of the Jennings Sales Organization. In 1974, He established Quality Industries, Inc. where emphasis was on quality playground equipment, and extensive participation in developing safety guidelines for the Consumer Products Safety Commission. The company name was changed to Recreation Creations to better describe their effort in being an innovative leader in the design of safe and distinctive playground equipment. Shaneour also formed a holding company, The Shane Group,that comprises subsidiaries Site and Park Amenities, Athletic & Recreation Products, and Qualite, Inc.
Shaneour has been a strong advocate in our field, unafraid to speak publicly about parks and recreation being ‘under-appreciated’ and the significance these services make in people’s lives. He has been very generous in supporting the future of the parks and recreation profession. In 1995, he instituted the Rob Nagle Scholarship Award for students majoring in Parks and Recreation. More recently, Shanour established the Herb Jennings Memorial Scholarship that provides educational scholarships for children of park and recreation professionals. In addition, he has consistently supported the efforts of the MRPA with contributions for conferences and Fall Retreat at Mackinac Island. He also provided financial support for the construction of the NRPA headquarters.
Shaneour has taken on civic responsibilities by serving as Mayor of the City of Hillsdale, Trustee for Hillsdale College, founding Board Member of Hillsdale County Community Foundation, and serving with distinction on the NRPA Board of Trustees.
Although Shaneour is not one to seek celebrity for his volunteer work and generosity, numerous organizations have shown their appreciation by bestowing several awards: Hillsdale College Board of Trustees- Resolution of Appreciation; Hillsdale College Athletic Department- Charger Award; City of Hillsdale- Community Service Award; Western Michigan University- Honored Alumni; Hillsdale County National Bank- Resolution of Appreciation; 1999 MRPA Presidential Award; State of Michigan- Special Tribute.
Curt Shaneour has been a ‘rock’ for the park and recreation movement. He is widely recognized as being innovative, dependable, and a man of integrity.
Curt Shaneour
Curt Shaneour began his career as a banker, having graduated with degrees from Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. He left the banking profession after six years and devoted the rest of his career assisting with the
development of high quality playground equipment.
He worked six years with Game Time, Inc. who developed many new and unique playground equipment designs. Shanour then became part owner of the Jennings Sales Organization. In 1974, He established Quality Industries, Inc. where emphasis was on quality playground equipment, and extensive participation in developing safety guidelines for the Consumer Products Safety Commission. The company name was changed to Recreation Creations to better describe their effort in being an innovative leader in the design of safe and distinctive playground equipment. Shaneour also formed a holding company, The Shane Group,that comprises subsidiaries Site and Park Amenities, Athletic & Recreation Products, and Qualite, Inc.
Shaneour has been a strong advocate in our field, unafraid to speak publicly about parks and recreation being ‘under-appreciated’ and the significance these services make in people’s lives. He has been very generous in supporting the future of the parks and recreation profession. In 1995, he instituted the Rob Nagle Scholarship Award for students majoring in Parks and Recreation. More recently, Shanour established the Herb Jennings Memorial Scholarship that provides educational scholarships for children of park and recreation professionals. In addition, he has consistently supported the efforts of the MRPA with contributions for conferences and Fall Retreat at Mackinac Island. He also provided financial support for the construction of the NRPA headquarters.
Shaneour has taken on civic responsibilities by serving as Mayor of the City of Hillsdale, Trustee for Hillsdale College, founding Board Member of Hillsdale County Community Foundation, and serving with distinction on the NRPA Board of Trustees.
Although Shaneour is not one to seek celebrity for his volunteer work and generosity, numerous organizations have shown their appreciation by bestowing several awards: Hillsdale College Board of Trustees- Resolution of Appreciation; Hillsdale College Athletic Department- Charger Award; City of Hillsdale- Community Service Award; Western Michigan University- Honored Alumni; Hillsdale County National Bank- Resolution of Appreciation; 1999 MRPA Presidential Award; State of Michigan- Special Tribute.
Curt Shaneour has been a ‘rock’ for the park and recreation movement. He is widely recognized as being innovative, dependable, and a man of integrity.