About JKS
J Kardys Strategies, LLC (JKS) is a full-service strategic planning, change management and operational implementation firm serving the parks, recreation and nonprofit public space profession around the country. We are one stop for all thing’s parks. The belief that “Every Great Community has a Great Park System” drives our vision for healthy, happy, prosperous, and resilient communities. Developing actionable strategies, and an organization’s capacity for sustained and disciplined execution are the hallmarks of a great park agency. JKS’ decades of professional experience in planning, developing, operating, and managing resilient, top-tier park systems makes us the trusted partner for results-oriented organizations.
Our Approach
JKS’ collaborative work is guided by the words of Henry Miller: “No man is great enough or wise enough for any of us to surrender our destiny to. The only way in which anyone can lead us is to restore to us the belief in our own guidance.” To that end, we empower organizations to:
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Collaboratively define community vision for model park systems.
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Develop a park-centric, public realm framework of shared values and best practices.
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Build organizational capacity and high-performance teams that ensure results.
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Build competitive advantage for park and public/private service providers.
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Provide project management, governmental affairs, and referendum campaign support services to guarantee outcomes.
Our Method
About Jack
Jack Kardys, president of JKS, retired as the Director of the nationally accredited and Gold Medal Award winning Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Department (MDPROS) in 2017, one of the largest and most diverse park systems in the United States. A 41-year park professional, Jack has earned dozens of awards that recognize his extraordinary leadership and achievements. With Jack’s guidance, the Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space System Master Plan established the blueprint for improving the quality of life in Miami through a system of great parks, public spaces, natural and cultural areas connected by great greenways, blueways, trails and complete streets. Jack has served as the National Recreation and Park Association’s Chairman of the Board, the president of the Florida Recreation and Park Association, and an associate with PROS Consulting.
