The City of San Ramon is pleased to announce Henry Perezalonso as San Ramon’s next Director of Parks and Community Services, effective July 14, 2025. A Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE), Perezalonso brings more than 30 years of experience in park and recreation service, most recently as Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director for the Town of Danville.
“We are thrilled to welcome Henry as our new Parks and Community Services Director,” said City Manager Steven Spedowfski. “His leadership and vision will be invaluable in enhancing our parks, programs, and services for the San Ramon community.”
Perezalonso, who holds a Master of Science in Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism from California State University, East Bay, joins the City after serving with the Town of Danville for the past 13 years. There, he provided leadership and management of department operations, including personnel, marketing, and community relations in the areas of cultural arts, youth and teen services, sports and fitness, adult and senior services, and facility management. He played an instrumental role in developing and implementing the Town of Danville's Parks, Recreation, and Arts Strategic Plan, as well as its Age-Friendly Roadmap, and creating the Arts District.
Before joining the Town of Danville, Perezalonso spent over 12 years at the City of Mountain View, first as Recreation Coordinator, then as Senior Recreation Coordinator, and later as Recreation Supervisor. There, he supervised youth and adult sports and aquatics programs, senior programs, community gardens, and an after-school program for middle school students. He also assisted in the development and implementation of the City's Cost Recovery Policy and Recreation Plan.
Perezalonso, a United States Marine Corps Veteran, is dedicated to the training and supervision of hard-working professionals across all walks of life. He has an enthusiasm for learning and teaching the importance of personal growth, and continues to support the development of park and recreation professionals through direct teaching and mentorship.
He currently holds positions on the Leadership San Ramon Valley Board, the City of San Ramon’s Open Space Committee, the San Ramon Futbol Club Board, is a Trustee for the California Foundation for Parks & Recreation, is a Regent for the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) Maintenance Management School and served on the CPRS State Board as its President in 2018–19.
“I'm excited to have this opportunity to serve the community I live in and to be joining such a great team, especially those in the Parks and Community Services Department,” said Perezalonso. “Let the adventure begin!”