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Deborah A. Muse, CPSI
President & Founder
deborah@4funrct.com
Deborah has earned CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) designation from the NRPA’s National Playground Safety Institute. She has been in the playground business since 1984 when she founded Custom Swings of Texas, Inc. Deborah has been a member of the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) committees that formulate and publish the minimum specifications for playground equipment for both home and public use. She is also a member of the Texas Recreation and Park Society and National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
Deborah has degrees from both Vanderbilt University (BBA-’73) and Southern Methodist University (MBA-’78). As a small business owner in Dallas, TX for over 25 years, Deborah has earned a reputation for business integrity, a history of excellent customer service, and a loyal customer base. Since 1984, over 20,000 residential customers have utilized the products and services of Custom Swings of Texas, and those same customers now sit on many boards of HOA’s, schools and churches that are in need of the type of commercial play equipment that RCT delivers from Landscape Structures. Many have called Deborah since RCT was formed to help them select the right playground for their commercial project.
When Deborah is not working, you will probably find her on a golf course with Husband, Ken.
Greg Hawkins, CPSI
Vice President, Sales+Marketing
greg@4funrct.com
As a veteran sales and marketing professional, Greg possesses extensive business development experience gleaned from positions held with Fortune 500 companies such as Tyson Foods, Sara Lee Corporation, and Gap, Inc. Immediately prior to joining RCT in 2004, Greg was the Southwest Sales Specialist for the Skatewave Skateparks division of Landscape Structures, Inc; bringing to RCT the most specific manufacturer’s representation available. As a skateboarder for life, avid extreme sports fan, and general kid-at-heart, Greg has the unique opportunity to combine his passion for skateparks and playgrounds with his sales and sales-management knowledge to act as a real solution provider for the growing and inquisitive marketplace. Greg received a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University; and in 2008, earned CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) designation from the NRPA’s National Playground Safety Institute.
In addition to skating, Greg’s hobbies include tennis, furniture refinishing, painting, and learning the electric guitar. As a devoted husband and father, Greg is most happy spending time with friends and family.
Tracey A. Edgar, CPSI
Sales Representative
Central Texas
tracey@4funrct.com
Tracey joined us in early 2004 and has charged, with enthusiasm, into covering the Austin – San Antonio market and its surrounding area. As a Personal Banker with Wells Fargo Bank in Lakeway, Texas for the previous three years, Tracey honed her skills in interpersonal relationships with customers; Tracey too, has earned her CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) designation from the NRPA. Married, with two boys, she and her husband, Rob, work together whenever appropriate to better serve our customers’ needs. Rob is the representative for Sun Ports International (Shade Structures) in Tracey’s territory. Sun Shades and playground equipment go together like apple pie and ice cream!
Tom Smith
Sales Representative / Sales Support
tom@4funrct.com
Tom arrived in June 2005 with over nine years of sales experience in the playground industry. Working inside sales for another major playground manufacturer’s rep organization in the Dallas area, Tom has gained extensive knowledge of playground design and installation. Tom specializes in responding to open bids and has learned through trial-and-error how to perform complicated take-offs from plans and specifications. Tom’s strong points include his ability to listen closely to customer requests and formulate a cost-effective response. His knowledge of the products offered by “those other guys” enables him to reply to the query “Is Landscape Structures the best in the industry?” with a strong “Yes!” based on personal knowledge and experience. Tom has lived in the Dallas area for over thirty years. Tom works inside sales and support and outside sales for key accounts in the public Park and Recreation market in the Dallas area.
John Reynolds
Sales Representative
Ft Worth Metro
john@4funrct.com
John joined Recreation Consultants of Texas in 2006 following 17 plus years of playground sales and installation experience earned while working with two other playground equipment manufacturers. Long interested in Landscape Structures playground equipment because of its excellent reputation in this industry, John now utilizes his easy-going communication skills and experienced design capabilities to serve the western most area of the RCT territory. He is a life-long resident of Glen Rose with outside interest in landscaping and remodeling which ideally suits him to provide smart playground solutions.
Jane Anne Sellars
Sales Representative
janeanne@4funrct.com
The newest member of the Recreation Consultants of Texas staff is Jane Anne Sellars. Jane Anne comes to us as our Sales Representative for Key Accounts after 30+ years of experience in municipal government with the cities of Grand Prairie, Arlington, and Coppell, where most of her work was in recreation administration. Jane Anne has a BS in Recreation Administration from Texas A&M University (’76). She has been a member of TRAPS since 1977 and a member of NRPA since 2000.
Since retirement in 2008, Jane Anne has earned her Personal Training Certification from the Cooper Institute and also trains part-time at Fitness Together in Coppell. In addition to her passion for fitness and healthy lifestyles in general, she loves to play golf, attend A&M sporting events, read, travel, cross stitch and work in the yard. She and her husband of 29 years, John (also a Parks and Recreation guy), live in Coppell with their daughter, Erin. She looks forward to a new career in sales!
Shaun Thompson
Inside Sales Support/Accounting
shaun@4funrct.com
Shaun arrived in January 2009 with over five years of management experience in the retail industry. Shaun is steadily gaining knowledge of playground design and installation. Shaun specializes in responding to the sales team with help on proposals and has learned through trial-and-error how to perform complicated requests from plans and specifications. Shaun’s strong points include her ability to listen closely to specific requests, attention to detail and produce a cost effective response. Shaun provides inside sales support to the team out in the field for RCT as well as inside office support including accounting for both RCT and CST. Shaun has lived in the Dallas area for 15 years and currently resides in Rowlett with her husband Will and four children ages, 5-12, who themselves love our product!!
 Custom Swings of Texas, Inc.
James Fish, RLA
President
james@cst-tex.com
Effective December 31, 2008, James Fish, RLA, formerly Senior Park Planner with the City of Mansfield’s Parks and Recreation Department, became a shareholder and President of Custom Swings of Texas, Inc. (CST). A BuyBoard Vendor, CST is the certified installer in the North Central Texas area for LSI. CST is a 25 year old company that was founded by Deborah Muse who will step up to CEO and let Fish take the reins as President on a day to day basis beginning February 1, 2009. Fish retired from the City of Mansfield on January 27, 2009 after two decades serving the cities of Lexington Ky, Fort Worth, Arlington, and Mansfield in park planning, park design, park construction management, contract negotiations, and representing the Parks Department at City Council and Park Board meetings. His training as a Registered Landscape Architect uniquely qualifies him to continue to grow Custom Swings of Texas, Inc. Muse said that “with the addition of James as our President and part-owner, CST is in a position to expand its services beyond the installation of playground equipment for Landscape Structures. The sky’s the limit now. We are very excited about the future.”
Allen Hoard
Lead Installer
allen@cst-tex.com
Allen has been with CST since 1998. His “can do” attitude allows him to get the job done efficiently, and most importantly, the job is done right the first time! Allen and his crew are Certified Installers of Landscape Structures Equipment and have installed many Landscape Structures Playgrounds. Allen insures that our customer’s needs are met by providing a quick, quality installation that meets all current ASTM and ADAAG guidelines.
Allen is married to Annie, an architect and mom to four boys ranging in age from 8-16. He also coaches baseball for his son’s team. |
