Brian D. Litzsey named 11th senior director of Milwaukee Recreation

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of Directors approved Brian D. Litzsey, M.S. Ed., MBA, as the new senior director of Milwaukee Recreation. Litzsey, who is currently the department’s manager of operations, will move into the role on Jan. 20, 2025. He will succeed Lynn A. Greb, who is retiring in January after 36 years with the department.

Litzsey brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various positions with Milwaukee Recreation since 2002. An integral member of the department’s leadership team, he began his tenure as assistant recreation supervisor for the Community Learning Centers (CLCs) program, later advancing to recreation supervisor of CLC programming. In 2008, Litzsey was promoted to after-school coordinator, where he oversaw more than 80 school-based before- and after-school programs. In 2015, Litzsey was promoted to his current role as manager of operations/assistant director. In this capacity, he has guided the department’s budgeting, strategic planning, policy compliance, marketing, technology services, and operations, including the revitalization of numerous playfields.

“I am confident that Brian will excel in his new role as director of Milwaukee Recreation,” said Greb. “I know he has the full support of our team as he moves forward in this important leadership position. I am leaving the department in extremely capable hands.”

Litzsey earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in Recreation/ Park Administration – Program Management. He later received his master’s degree in Physical Education from Chicago State University and his Master of Business Administration from Concordia University Wisconsin.

In addition to Litzsey’s appointment, the MPS Board of Directors approved Andrew Rossa as Milwaukee Recreation’s new manager of operations. Rossa, the current coordinator of playgrounds and community centers programming, joined the department in 2008.