
Meet Our Team
Kim Watt: Director
Kim has served as Director of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department since August 2021, previously serving as the Assistant Director over Recreation as well as the Director of the Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority. Kim graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management and a minor in Marketing. She is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional and a graduate of GRPA Leadership program. Kim and her family reside in downtown Acworth and in her spare time she enjoys traveling, exploring new parks, and volunteering with Special Olympics. She has over 20 years of recreation experience and is extremely honored to work and play in the community where she lives.
Neely Motiejunas: Assistant Director – Recreation
Nick Fryman: Assistant Director – Operations
Edwin Lacher: Athletic Coordinator
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Daulton Hill: Events and Communications Coordinator
Daulton Hill is a proud Acworth native with a strong background in athletics and community engagement. He played collegiate baseball at Calhoun Community College and Georgia Highlands College before transferring to Kennesaw State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management in 2018.
His passion for recreation, teamwork, and community service is at the heart of everything he does. Daulton plays an integral role in supporting programs and events across the department and is passionate about serving his community both professionally and personally. He is an active member of the North Cobb Rotary Club, where he continues to give back through service and local involvement.
Outside of work, Daulton enjoys spending time outdoors—whether it’s hiking, playing volleyball, or participating in local sports leagues. He’s also an avid Atlanta Braves fan and loves traveling and making memories with his wife.
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Lauren Ham: Therapeutics Coordinator
Lauren McMurry: Active Adult Coordinator
Jordon Gonzalez: Youth Programming Coordinator
Jordon graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and a Master’s degree in Recreational Sport Management. Originally from Southern California, she moved to Georgia in 2016. Jordon’s favorite event is Breakfast with the Grinch. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring all Northeast Georgia has to offer. She currently resides in Kennesaw with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs and cat.
Trey Tidwell: Assistant Recreation Coordinator
Trey was originally born in New Jersey, then moved to Acworth, Georgia, when he was 10. He has grown up through recreational activities and has worked for the City of Acworth for just about 9 years, starting out as a Counselor in Training. In his free time, Trey enjoys traveling, fashion design, live music, festivals, food, anime, and walks with his dog Marley.
Jonathan Bennett: Parks Operations Manager
Jonathan has served the City of Acworth for over a decade in various roles, including Crew Lead, Parks Operations Supervisor for Athletics, and now Parks Operations Manager. He began his career with the city as a full-time staff member and has grown alongside the department through his dedication and leadership. Jonathan holds a certification in Diesel Engine Theory and Technology from North Metro Tech and earned his Class A CDL through the Troops to Transport Program at Fort Benning. A graduate of Year 1 of the GRPA Maintenance Management School, Jonathan is passionate about maintaining and improving the spaces that bring the community together. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. A longtime Acworth Baseball coach and mentor for over 11 years, Jonathan treasures the opportunity to teach, learn, and grow with his community through his passion for our parks.
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Parks Maintenance, Dallas Landing Park, Proctor Landing Park, Cauble Park, and the Great Lake Clean Up
Clem Freeman: Athletics & Horticulture Operations Manager
Clem attended Manatee Junior College before transferring to Florida State University to play college baseball. He was the two time 1st round draft pick to play baseball professionally for the Cincinnati Reds. Clem relocated to Georgia in 2011 and now works with us full time. He was named the 2014 GRPA, District 5 Outstanding Facility and Grounds Maintenance Staff Member of the Year. He now resides in Euharlee with his wife and enjoys spending time with their blended family of 6 children, playing golf, and cheering on the FSU Seminoles and the Atlanta Braves.
Joseph Jones: Facilities Operations Manager
Ash Jordan Fox: Business Manager/Assistant Recreation Coordinator
Ash graduated from the University of Northwestern with a degree in Communication Studies. Originally from Minnesota, she now lives in Kennesaw with her partner and has loved getting to know the community. In her free time, Ash enjoys exploring a new city, making people laugh, playing her music way too loud in the car, reading a good book, and finding weird stuff for her home at antique malls.
Brittany Salkill: Customer Experience Coordinator
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