Parks and Recreation Staff
CONNIE DODRILL – Director
What do you like best about working for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
The challenge and the services we offer.
What is your favorite activity Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation has to offer and why?
I don’t have a favorite.
What do you like best about living in Colorado?
The climate, along with the diverse recreational opportunities.
What was your favorite class in high school and why?
English, I like reading and writing.
What is your favorite meal?
Sushi
How long have you worked for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
I’ve been with Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation for 28 years.
TODD HABERMAN – Recreation Program Manager
What do you like best about working for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
I like making a difference in the community.
What is your favorite activity Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation has to offer and why?
I love coaching youth sports at Parks and Recreation because it gives me an opportunity to build relationships, mentor kids and help kids develop life skills through sports.
What do you like best about living in Colorado?
I love that we get 4 real seasons and that there is so many outdoor activities in this beautiful state.
What was your favorite class in high school and why?
My favorite subject in high school was P.E. because I am a sports fanatic.
What is your favorite meal?
My favorite meal is yellow curry.
How long have you worked for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
19 years
ARCHIE TORRES, JR. – Recreation Facility Manager
What do you like best about working for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
Watching people get enjoyment out of all that we have to offer.
What is your favorite activity Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation has to offer and why?
This is a toss-up. I enjoy watching the kids walk through Trunk-or-treat and the creative ideas that are displayed in the decorated trunks. And, I really enjoy playing cornhole.
What do you like best about living in Colorado?
I think Colorado is a beautiful state and I enjoy being close to family. I just wish it was a bit warmer in the winter.
What was your favorite class in high school and why?
I really loved any of my math classes. It all came to me so easy and was fun.
What is your favorite meal?
Breakfast – 2 eggs over medium, bacon, fried potatoes and pork green chili with homemade flour tortillas.
How long have you worked for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
13 ½ years
SHANNON OWEN – Program Assistant II
What do you like best about working for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
I like that I could always make it work with having a son with disabilities. I like the people too. I also like the events and seeing the kids happy.
What is your favorite activity Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation has to offer and why?
I like Trunk-or-treat and the Easter Egg Hunt because I love seeing the kids.
What do you like best about living in Colorado?
The pretty mountains.
What was your favorite class in high school and why?
My favorite subject was shop class – I loved learning to build things.
What is your favorite meal?
Steak and shrimp
How long have you worked for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
I’ve been with Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation for 18 years.
GENEVIEVE STARR – Facility Assistant and Transportation
What do you like best about working for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
Working the front desk, meeting the people, and my co-workers are good people. I love that they are flexible with my schedule.
What is your favorite activity Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation has to offer and why?
The skating and the kickboxing class. Silver Sneakers is a pretty good class too. I enjoy participating when I can.
What do you like best about living in Colorado?
It’s so Beautiful. Summer-time is the best because I take my kayak out to the lake. It’s so relaxing.
What was your favorite class in high school and why?
Track and Field, because I was a runner, and good at it. Loved it!
What is your favorite meal?
Homemade Mexican food & Albondigas.
How long have you worked for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
I’ve worked at Parks and Recreation for 2 1/2 months.
SHARON KENNEDY – Facility/Program Assistant
What do you like best about working for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
I like the people I work with. They are fun to talk to.
What is your favorite activity Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation has to offer and why?
Skating and Archery, because I enjoyed them when I was younger and I still do as an adult.
What do you like best about living in Colorado?
I like the cold weather.
What was your favorite class in high school and why?
Art and Science
What is your favorite meal?
Chipotle
How long have you worked for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation?
A little over 2 weeks
