Webinar: A Behavior Health Access Program That Works

Dale Pazdra was named Deputy City Manager in May 2022. He isresponsible for Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Financial Services, theCity Clerk’s Office and the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Pazdra joinedthe City of Coral Springs management team in 2006 and was promoted to Directorof Human Resources in 2011. He was named Assistant City Manager in March 2021.

Originally from the Chicago land area, Pazdra relocated toFlorida in 1992. Prior to joining the city, he worked in the private sector formore than 15 years. He has extensive knowledge and experience in all facets ofHuman Resources operations with an emphasis on leadership, strategic planning,and organizational development.  He has successfully led multiplecross-functional teams and quality initiatives to improve the delivery ofservices. During his career, he has established best practices foremployee engagement and retention. 

Pazdra has a heart for public service and demonstrates his commitment to ourcommunity by serving on multiple boards and committees.  He currentlyserves as a trustee for the Firefighters’ Pension Board and previously servedas a trustee for the General Employee Pension Board.  Pazdra is a memberof the City’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, staff liaison to the CoralSprings Community Chest, the Florida Institute of Government (FIOG) AdvisoryBoard, and the School of Public Administration (SPA) Advisory Board at FloridaAtlantic University.  Throughout his career, he has served as an officerfor the executive boards of various professional HR associations and otherlocal non-profit organizations, including the International Public ManagementAssociation for Human Resources (IPMA-HR).

Since 2011, Pazdra has been devoted to growing interest incareers related to public service.  Hefrequently works as an adjunct professor on a part-time basis at  Barry University where he teaches a variety ofundergraduate courses in Public Administration, Quality and ContinuousImprovement and Human Resources.  

Pazdra graduated from Barry University with a master’s degree in publicadministration (MPA) in 2010 and Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s degreein business management (BS) in 1990.

Division Chief Christopher Bator began his career in 1996 as a Firefighter Paramedic with the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Dept and in that time has risen to the rank of Division Chief assigned to the Safety and Health Division and charged with overseeing the Safety, Health and Wellness for all city of Coral Springs employees. Chief Bator also serves as a Safety Officer, Instructor, and Chair of the Safety and Health Committee for the City of Coral Springs.  Chief Bator has a AS degree in EMS and is a State of Florida Certified Paramedic, Live Fire Instructor, Instructor 2, Fire Officer 3, and Safety Officer. Chief Bator also received his Fire Officer Designation from the Center of Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Safety Program Operations and in his second year of the National Fire Academy's Managing Officer Program. Chief Bator is also the recipient of Fire Officer of the Year in 2016 by the Broward County Fire Chiefs Association and Excellence Award by the City of Coral Springs in 2017.

Chief Bator is the President and co-founder of the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative (FFSHC) a non-profit organization committed to bringing Florida’s Fire Service and Firefighter Safety and Health advocates together throughout the State to work together for the Safety and Health of Florida’s Firefighters. The FFSHC provides, training, education, communication, networking and sharing of resources to enhance Fire Department Safety and Health programs to reduce the risk of injury or exposure to Florida's Firefighters.

Chief Bator and the team from the FFSHC were highlighted on Ret. Captain Jeff Dills Fire Engineering Radio show, National Safety Stand Down www.safetyandhealthweek.com , Chief Billy Goldfeders www.firefighterclosecalls.com , and published articles in Florida Fire Service Magazine Nov 2016 edition, June 2017 eFire Engineering edition highlighting the Collaborative effort on both Firefighter Cancer & Safety Stand Down, article in June 2018 edition of Fire Engineering Magazine on Collaborating for Firefighter Safety and Health and Dec 2018 of Fire Engineering Magazine on the Clean Cab Concept.

Speaking engagements include Fire Rescue East Conference, Florida Fire Chiefs Executive Planning Conference, Center of Public Safety Excellence Conference, Florida Fire Chiefs Health and Safety Conference, Sylvestor Cancer Center Firefighter Cancer Initiative at the University of Miami, EMS World, Pierce Annual Sales Conference, State of Florida Mental Health Symposium, Fire Rescue International, FEMSA/FAMA Conference, Orange County Fire Authority Behavioral Health Conference, TEEX Leadership Symposium and Virginia Fire Rescue Conference.

The FFSHC is the recipient of the Congressional Fire Service Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award 2019 and is the recipient of Broward County Fire Chiefs Association Mike Murphy Innovator of the Year award 2019.

Sue joined the City of Coral Springs in 1989 as a Park Ranger with the Parks and Recreation Department.  She went on to hold various other positions within Parks and Recreation to include Community Pool Manager, Teen Center Manager and Senior Bus Coordinator to name a few.  In 2019, Sue secured a position with the Human Resources Department in the Community Relations division overseeing multi-cultural events and programs.  In 2021, the City developed and implemented the Behavioral Health Access Program (BHAP) for general employees.  Sue has been a part of this groundbreaking program and responsible for overseeing the Peer Support Team due to her knowledge and passion for mental health wellness.

 Sue graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling (MEd) in 2010 and Western Carolina University with a double major earning a Bachelor of Science (Physical Education) degree and Parks & Recreation Management degree in 1986. 

Kathy Reul is the Director of Human Resources for the City of Coral Springs. In her role she is responsible for Employee Safety, Health & Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ADA Compliance, Employee Training & Development, and Community Relations. She also supports the organizational mission of recruiting, retaining, and developing the people who make the City of Coral Springs the premier community in which to live work and raise a family.  She joined the city in 2016, having worked previously in the private sector for more than 20 years. Prior to her promotion to Director, Reul served as the Benefits Program Manager for three years, and was promoted to Assistant Director of Human Resources in 2019.

Before joining the city, Reul held numerous positions in the field of Human Resources, including serving as a Corporate Benefits Manager for a private company in Boca Raton for 10 years.  She has extensive experience designing and implementing benefits and wellbeing programs to align with organizational strategy and provide meaningful benefits to employees. 

In addition, Reul serves on the General Employee Pension Board. She is also member of the Society for Human Resources (SHRM), National Notary Association, and International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR.) Reul holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, and a SHRM-CP Certification. She is also a Public Notary.   

Reul holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management. She is also a Coral Springs resident who enjoys spending time with her four children.