City of Colleyville, TX
Richard Diano holds a Bachelor of Science in Park Administration from Texas Tech University and possesses extensive experience in park operations and maintenance. Since September 2014, Richard has served as an Operations and Maintenance Technician for the City of Colleyville, Texas, where responsibilities include maintaining city parks and open spaces. Prior to this role, Richard worked part-time in the same capacity, focusing on facility management and supporting sports activities. Richard has a substantial background in emergency management, having worked as a Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross, overseeing disaster response in seven counties. Additionally, Richard's career includes significant roles in parks and recreation, notably as a Senior Landscape Technician with the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department and as a Parks Supervisor with the City of Coppell Public Works. Richard's training includes emergency management and communication skills through various certifications, enhancing expertise in both park administration and emergency services.
City of Colleyville, TX
Colleyville was incorporated on January 10, 1956, and its city limits are now contiguous with those of Grapevine and Euless on the east, Bedford and Hurst on the south, Keller and North Richland Hills on the west and Southlake on the north. Although once a predominantly rural community, Colleyville has experienced significant residential development during the past decade. From a population of about 1,500 in 1960, it grew to 6,700 in 1980 and had an estimated population of 11,300 by 1989. Grapevine Highway (Highway 26) passes through its center, and many of its residents commute to Fort Worth.