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INSTALLATION SUPERVISORS

Meet Our Team of Community Build Playground Installation Supervisors

We manage our community build playground supervisions exclusively ourselves and with manufacturer certified installers.  We personally guide our clients through the process of designing, planning and conducting a playground build with the use of volunteer labor.  Our experienced staff is also capable of guiding municipal and school personnel as well throughout the build process.
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Steve Hemler

Steve Hemler, CPSI

Certifications: Certified Playground Safety Inspector,  Certified Landscape Structures Installer
Experience in conducting community builds: 23 Years
Number of competed projects: 80 +

Steve is known for his organizational abilities with ensuring the proper equipment, tools and plans are waiting and ready for the volunteers when they arrive.  This allows projects to move forward quickly and this attention to detail ensures that projects stay on track and on schedule.  His knowledge of the equipment is invaluable in the creation of the construction schedules that serve as the master plan for volunteers to stay focused and to successfully complete the playground build.

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Curtis Bischof

Curtis Bischof, CPSI

Certifications: Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Landscape Structures Installer
Experience in conducting community builds: 20 Years
Number of competed projects: 70 +

Curtis is truly a leader in the community build arena. Beginning with exactly marking the placement of the footers for excavation; he then guides the groups of volunteers in the most efficient procedures in completing each component and element.  This eliminates double work and/or mistakes that could be easily overlooked by a less experienced installer.  His hands on approach creates confidence among volunteer groups and increases the group’s energy levels throughout the build.


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Michael Wiley

Michael Wiley, CPSI

Certifications: Certified Playground Safety Inspector,  Certified Landscape Structures Installer
Experience in conducting community builds: 14 Years
Number of competed projects: 60 +

Michael has been deeply involved and insightful in the design process of hundreds of projects throughout his career of 20 years.  Before conducting community builds, he worked directly with contractors in the installation of 100 + playgrounds. His strength lies in his ability in not only determining the appropriate needs of a community, but also in assessing how the correct elements can come together to be installed in the most cost effective and efficient way possible. This not only saves time, but also money which can be put into the playground equipment budget for the enjoyment of the children.


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Andy Cush

Andy Cush, CPSI

Certifications: Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Landscape Structures Installer
Experience in conducting community builds: 25 Years
Number of competed projects: 90 +
As the General Manager for General Recreation, Andy is responsible for the overseeing of all aspects of playground projects.  He orchestrates the team to be absolutely responsive to the upcoming community build and verifies that everything is in place and ready. Andy leads by example and is often seen as the first one starting the assembly of the equipment and the last one to leave after the playground is completed.  His encyclopedia-like knowledge of the equipment and how it’s specifically installed ensures the equipment is meeting all safety guidelines and manufacturer specifications.


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Will Hemler

Will Hemler, CPSI

Certifications: Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Landscape Structures Installer
Experience in conducting community builds: 18 Years
Number of competed projects: 70 +
Will comes to us from the skateboarding industry where he has led many community build municipal skate park projects.  This knowledge has transferred well in his ability to manage multiple groups of volunteers for constructing community build playgrounds.  While he takes on the responsibilities of a community build, Will always stays cool, calm and focused.  He prides himself on seeing the project installation through to the highest standard and aspires to see it well maintained after it’s installed. Conducting no cost annual inspections is his way of ensuring the playground looks and functions its best year after year.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Installation Supervisors
    • Community Build Project Stories
    • Testimonials
    • Community Build Reference List
  • What?
    • What is a Community Build
    • Benefits of Community Builds
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • The Process
    • Find the right partner >
      • Questions to Ask
      • Community Build Services
    • Get Organized
    • Create a Playground Plan
    • Develop A Community Playground Budget >
      • Find Playground Grants
    • Playground Fundraising >
      • Partnering with Local Businesses
    • Build Day Preparation
    • Playground Build Day
  • Photos/Videos
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • Catalogs
  • Contact Us
  • Safety Surfacing Options
  • Other Links
  • Inclusive Playgrounds
  • Blog
  • Legal
  • Privacy Policy