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In this episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show, host Craig LeBlanc sits down with Thomas White, a former maximum-security prison officer turned Parks & Rec leader in Henry County, GA. What follows is one of the most powerful stories in Parks & Recreation, a transformation rooted in purpose, community, and second chances. 🔥 Thomas shares his 13 years in corrections, how he escaped a cycle of burnout and trauma, and why Parks & Rec became his vehicle for proactive change. From launching inclusive youth programs like Pokémon and chess clubs to building a best-in-class internship program, Thomas shows us how parks can prevent incarceration and save lives. Don’t miss this masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and mission-based work. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro: The Doorman Welcomes Thomas White 02:20 - From College Dropout to Prison Guard at 21 06:45 - Getting Jumped by 21 Inmates — A Story of Survival 10:30 - Why Prison Work Made Him Rethink His Life Mission 14:20 - How Parks and Rec Became His Path to Redemption 18:40 - From Reactive to Proactive: Breaking Cycles Through Community 23:00 - Creating Programs for Non-Athletes: Pokémon, Chess, & Beyblade 27:45 - Why Henry County Parks & Rec is “The Best Run in the Nation” 33:20 - Marketing Parks Like a Political Campaign 36:00 - Growing from 53K to 869K Monthly Facebook Reach 41:00 - Building a National-Caliber Internship Program 46:55 - High School Intern Naomi Becomes a Parks Pro 52:20 - Meet Dr. Zach: From OT to Camp Director 58:00 - Why Parks is the Preventative Side of Public Safety 1:03:00 - Parks vs Gangs: Competing for Youth with Purpose 1:07:30 - Why Mission-Driven Parks Teams Retain Talent 1:12:15 - What’s Stopping You from Going to the Next Level? 1:15:00 - Final Thoughts + Upcoming Podcast Launch for Henry County 👉 Know someone running a strong internship program or transforming their community through Parks & Rec? Tag them in the comments and get them on the show! 📩 Want to launch your own Parks & Rec podcast? Reach out on LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/the-daily-parks-and-rec-show #parksandrec #communityleadership #youthprograms #internshipsuccess #henrycountyga #missiondriven #communityimpact #communitymatters #facebookmarketing #publicsafety #thedailyparksandrecshow #craigleblanc #thedoorman #parksforall #powerofparks