Background
Petika, David M. was born on September 8, 1945 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John P. and Mary (Konechny) Petika.
editor municipal government official
Petika, David M. was born on September 8, 1945 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John P. and Mary (Konechny) Petika.
Student, Pinellas Technology College, 1973. Student, St. Petersburg Junior College, 1974. Student, Middle Tennessee University, 1977.
Student, Air Force University, 1981.
Director parks, City Pinellas Park, Florida, 1973-1975; animal health technician, United States Department of Agriculture, Nashville, 1976-1979; dairy farmer, Bell Buckle, Tennessee, 1976-1979; director parks and recreation, City of Burleson, Texas, 1980-1984; director parks and recreation, City of North Richland Hills, Texas, 1984-1988; technical editor, Planning Research Corp, Eulles, Texas, 1988-1990; chief park ranger, City of Boca Raton, Florida, since 1990.
Administrative officer United States Naval Sea Cadets, Naval Air Station, Dallas. Served with United States Navy, 1963-1966, 68-70. Member National Recreation and Park Association (certified professional), American Park and Recreation Society, National Institute Park and Ground Maintenance (past vice president), Professional Grounds Management Society, National Youth Sports Coaches Association (certified clinician), Civil Air Patrol (named Squadron Commander of Year 1981).
Children: David Christopher, Melony Lynn. Married Deborah Jo Schmidt, December 31, 1991.