City of Medford Oregon / Parks and Recreation / Director Brian Sjothun

Director Brian Sjothun

Brian Sjothun is in his sixth year as Medford Parks & Recreation Director, and he is presiding over a period of rapid growth in facilities and programming.

Brian Sjothun

Sjothun, 45, served as the department's Recreation Superintendent for five months prior to succeeding Scott Archer in August 2004.

Sjothun has coordinated capital improvement projects in excess of $30 million, and he has helped cultivate over $1 million for facility naming rights, including a six-year deal involving U.S. Cellular Community Community Park. During his first four years, he coordinated grant applications that resulted in over $1 million in funding for facilities and programs.

Prior to his arrival in Medford, Sjothun spent 16 years with the Woodburn (Ore.) Recreation & Parks Department, including eight years as Recreation Services Director.

He was a 1999 Woodburn Junior First Citizen award winner.

Sjothun holds national parks and recreation certification (CPRP), and he is a Oregon Parks & Recreation Association board member.

The former Woodburn High School basketball coach was the 1995 Oregon AAU Volunteer of the Year and the organization's girls basketball chairman from 1994 to '96.

Honored for his volunteerism throughout his childhood and professional career, Sjothun is currently a member of the Medford Rogue Rotary.

The Portland native received his bachelor's degree from Warner Pacific College, and he completed a master's degree in public administration from Golden Gate University in 2002.