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Jordan Lynde's Bio
Greetings! My name is Jordan and I live in San Tan Valley, AZ. with my wife Heather. I am a father of seven children and am blessed with one grandson. I am pleased to say that I’m also a native of this great state of Arizona!
My profession is in the park and playground industry. I started in 1998 in Arizona, taking a sales position with one of the largest distributors of park and playground equipment in the nation. I was promoted to Vice President in 2006 and worked diligently to successfully help grow the company for many years. In Sept. 2012, I felt it was time for a new direction so I started my own company, Play It Safe Playgrounds and Park Equipment, Inc. As a company we decided it was our mission to provide the highest quality playground, park and recreation products and services in Arizona!
I have had the privilege of providing instructional seminars over the years to many public and private organizations on the topics of Playground Safety, Playground ADA Guidelines, Inclusive Play and also the Value of Play.
My hobbies are few but extremely enjoyable! Spending time with my children is number #1! I also enjoy picking up the guitar and strumming a few chords. Life is good.
Current and past volunteer associations and roles:
· Chairman, LifePoint Community Church. Governing board over church of 900 members. (2005 - 2014)
· Committeeman, Florence Unified School District Education Foundation. Developing foundation to seek out financial assistance from businesses and alumni to help support the students within the district. (2011 - 2013)
· Chairman, Friends of the San Tan Valley Library. Organization developed to partner with Pinal County to help develop ideas for the creation of a library for unincorporated San Tan Valley. (2010 – 2011)
· Committeeman, Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Annual Trade Show Committee. Worked with different teams in various roles on different aspects of the annual conference. (2010 – present)
· Audio/Video Engineer, CTS Music. Perform original music to bring inspiration to youth, honor to real American heroes, and to raise funds for non-profit organizations (2007 - present)
“Attitude is Everything” – favorite quote
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Heather Rhoton's Bio
Heather Rhoton is a Regional Sales Manager with Play It Safe Playgrounds. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design with a minor in Architecture from Ball State University, Heather has a passion for design and creativity. Although new to the playground industry, Heather has an extensive background in project management and event planning. Her experience in event planning and management bring necessary organization and communication skills to the Design Build team.
Heather’s geographical sales area includes Southern Arizona and the East Valley of the metro Phoenix area. Because she lives in the East Valley, she is able to concentrate her efforts in her area and be readily available for site visits, meetings, and all project needs.
Jim Ashe's Bio
Jim Ashe attended a private Christian School where he first worked as the janitor to pay for his education. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army and served his country in the 82nd Airborne Division for three years while attending Junior College.
Jim started his corporate work history immediately following his military service. He worked his way from Customer Service to Purchasing, then on to Operations Manager for the next seventeen years. For the last seven years, Jim has dedicated himself to becoming the best Sales Representative possible. With over 25 years of sales and management experience, Jim provides excellent service for the Play It Safe team, clients and vendors.
Joseph McGinnity's Bio
Joseph McGinnity brings 27 years of management and sales success to Play it Safe Playgrounds & Park Equipment. As a winner of numerous operational, managerial, and sales awards, his core value is to enhance the lives of the people around him.
Joseph has a history of community involvement, accepting leadership roles in Mesa Public Schools SIAC councils, YMCA Youth & Government, youth sports, scouting, performing arts, and religious organizations. Joseph co-founded the Falcon Flying Club, a non-profit organization that provides flight instruction to teens, and served as a board member and vice-president for several years. Currently he performs as a drummer with a local band to raise funds for non-profit organizations and schools around the country.
He is not all business, however. As a family man, he and his wife Cathy raised three successful children who have obtained multiple degrees, traveled the world, speak several languages, and actively lead in their spheres of influence. Their successes as an economist, a business administrator, and a Navy fighter pilot radiate the priority Joseph and Cathy make of child development. Joseph obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Global Business Management from the University of Phoenix, with honors. He is an active member of Delta Mu Delta, International Honor Society in Business.