Staff
Thomas Habitz, Executive Director
Thomas Habitz, Jr. serves as Executive Director of the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy since September 2023. Mr. Habitz is a recognized leader in planning and economic development in the Detroit area, having previously enjoyed a lengthy career with Henry Ford Health developing and executing strategy in that space. He is a proud long-time Hamtramck resident, and frequent volunteer with City boards and commissions, and with sports and recreation in the area.
Mr. Habitz holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Michigan, and a master’s degree in Urban Planning from Wayne State University. His honors include the Detroit Revitalization Fellowship and the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (of the German Marshall Fund of the U.S.).
Alicia Chiaravalli, Director of Programming and Communications
Alicia Chiaravalli serves as Director of Programming and Communications at the Hamtramck Parks Conservancy since September 2024. Ms. Chiaravalli brings a diverse background in environmental sciences, land use, playground design, and recreation. She holds two bachelor degrees from the University of Michigan with complementary Masters work at Designskolen, a Danish industrial design program “Design for Play” created in partnership with LEGO.
Mike Wilson, Director of Baseball Operations
Rentals for the Turkey Stearnes and Pinky Deras baseball fields at Veterans Park are completed through Mike. coachmike@hamtramckstadium.org, (248) 505-6603.
Board of Directors
- City of Hamtramck: Konrad Maziarz, Chair; Syed (Aamir) Ahsan
- Detroit City FC: Sean Mann, Treasurer
- Hamtramck Public Schools District: Jim Larson-Shidler; Abdulmalik Algahaim
- Community: Jason Eddleston; Tom Niczay, Secretary; Craig Daniels