The city of Burleson has named Chase Ellis as its new director of parks and recreation. Ellis has more than 20 years of experience in parks and recreation leadership, strategic planning and facility development.
Ellis most recently served as director of parks and recreation for the Town of Trophy Club. The source story says he led the town's first comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Recreation Program Plan and Urban Tree Canopy Management Plan there. He also established a 10-year capital improvement plan and guided major park projects, including the Harmony Park Pickleball Complex and a renovation of the Community Pool.