NEWS RELEASE: New General Manager for RecTec Industries

January 15, 2018

Robert Haraga Hired as General Manager of Western Canada’s Leading Playground Equipment Suppliers: RecTec Industries and Playworks/Parkworks.

Kelowna, British Columbia – Jill White, President of Kinderplay Designs announces the hiring of new General Manager, Robert (Rob) Haraga, to oversee operations for RecTec Industries and Playworks/Parkworks, effective immediately.

Rob comes to the playground industry after a successful 30 year career in management at Canada’s retail giants Sears, Wal-Mart and XS Cargo.  In his new role, Rob will leverage his extensive background working in multi-billion dollar, publicly-traded companies to execute a business strategy for growth across Western Canada. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of both agencies, Rob will lead, coach and supervise staff to ensure ongoing quality performance and service.  “Rob has terrific interpersonal skills coupled with a process driven, numbers focused, positive mindset. I am extremely excited to have Rob as part of our team” said President Jill White.

As a resident of Edmonton, Alberta, Rob will be dividing his time between Edmonton with Playworks/Parkworks staff and Delta, British Columbia with the RecTec team.  Susan Crawford will remain RecTec’s manager and will work closely with Rob as she transitions out of the industry and into new entrepreneurial endeavours. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to learn from one of BC’s industry leaders”, says Rob, “Susan has been in the industry for over 30 years and has a lot of valuable knowledge to share.”  You can connect with Rob on Linkedin, through email rob@playworks.ca or by phone 1.800.667.4264.

ABOUT RecTec Industries & Playworks/Parkworks

As divisions of Kinderplay Designs, RecTec Industries and Playworks/Parkworks have been offering innovative play and public space solutions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for over 30 years.  Their motto “Children Come First” inspires their playground designs and influences the products they offer.  Quality standards and innovation are values shared by both companies. To learn more, please visit our websites: RecTec Industries www.rectecindustries.com and Playworks/Parkworks www.playworks.ca.

For more information, please contact:

Jill White, President

Kinderplay Designs

250.712.3393 ext. 102