Thursday Networking Breakfast: Chris Nunes, The Woodlands Township
Jul. 23, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Chris Nunes, CPRE, is the Chief Operating Officer for The Woodlands Township in Spring, Texas, a role he has held since 2022. Previously serving as the Director of Parks and Recreation from 2006 to 2022, he oversees a broad range of municipal services including park operations, aquatics, streetscape maintenance, environmental services, and emergency management.
Nunes manages a substantial operational budget exceeding $50 million and is accountable for the maintenance of 151 parks, 14 swimming pools, 220 miles of pathways, and 200 miles of streetscapes. He leads a large team of staff members and has been recognized with the NRPA Gold Medal and the NRPA Distinguished Professional Award for his contributions to the field.
His responsibilities extend to strategic planning and community engagement, including recent initiatives such as presenting proposals for town center tunnel projects and managing discussions on electric vehicle safety on township pathways. Nunes holds a Ph.D. in Parks and Recreation Administration from the University of New Mexico and is a Certified Park and Recreation Executive. (from website)