City of Eustis announces Brinson as Parks and Recreation Director

Published on April 05, 2024

The City of Eustis is pleased to introduce Sam Brinson, a Miami native with more than 20 years of experience in Parks and Recreation, as the City’s new Parks and Recreation Director, effective April 1, 2024.

Brinson is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP). He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which he attended on a full basketball scholarship, and graduated cum laude from St. Thomas University with a Master’s degree in Executive Management. Brinson also played basketball professionally in several countries before returning to Miami in 2004 to begin his career in Parks and Recreation.

Brinson’s previous experience includes serving as the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of North Miami and as Parks and Recreation Supervisor for the City of Hallandale Beach. He brings his extensive background in budget administration, community outreach, facilities management, capital improvements, project management and parks programming to his new position with the City of Eustis.

“We are very excited to have someone of Sam’s caliber joining our management team,” said Eustis City Manager Tom Carrino. “He is bringing new ideas and a wealth of experience to the City and we are fortunate that he has chosen to join us.”

Brinson’s wife is a Miami-Dade County judge, and they have three children. An avid fan of theme parks, fishing, basketball, movies and video gaming, he and his family are thrilled to be a part of the Eustis community.