KRPA Today Winter 2016

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Our Mission To advance park and recreation opportunities that enhance the quality of life through education, communication and advocacy.

Contents Around Kansas.....................................................................4 KRPA President’s Tour 2015............................................ 6-9 2015 KRPA Award Winners.........................................10-11 Members on the Move........................................................12 2016 Member Directory................................................ 13-26

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Our Vision The Kansas Recreation and Park Association is THE SOURCE for information which advances parks and recreation in the State of Kansas and beyond.

An affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association Kansas Recreation and Park Association 700 SW Jackson St. Suite 805, Topeka, Kansas 66603 www.krpa.org 785-235-6533

KRPA Board of Directors President – Brian Bascue (Newton) Past President – Jimmy Gibbs (Lawrence) President Elect – Kelby Hellwig (Johnson County) Secretary/Treasurer – Logan Wagler (Lenexa) Administration Branch – Chris Claxton (Leawood) Aquatics Branch – Jennifer Wegener (Shawnee County) Marketing/Customer Service Branch- Nicole Asquith (Olathe) Therapeutic Rec/Aging – Rhonda Pollard (Johnson County) Park and Natural Resources – Ramie Degraeve (Shawnee) Park Law Enforcement Branch – Kim Jones (KDWPT) Recreation Branch – Andrea Kelly (Chanute) Sports Branch – Nick Leon (Hutchinson)

Members At Large West – Dan Pyle (Ellis) Central - Tony Finlay (Hutchinson) East - Dave Smothers (Merriam)

Committees/Ex Officio Awards – Caite Kendrick (Ft. Riley) Conference Planning - Brian Bascue (Newton) Citizen Board – Kim Galbraith (Blue Valley) Colleges and Universities – Janice Jewett (Pittsburg) Professional Development – Steve Herrig (Blue Valley) Public Policy – Scott Schoon (Winfield) / Nancy Wallerstein (Johnson County) Parliamentarian – Steve Friend (Baldwin City) KDWPT – Linda Lanterman (Pratt) KRPA Executive Director – Erika Devore

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2016 KRPA Events MARCH 2016 7-9 CPSI Playground Safety Inspector APRIL 2016 5 Health Communities Training, Merriam 6 Healthy Communities Training, Wichita 7 Health Communities Training, Hays 7-8 AFO, Lawrence 21-22 AFO, Salina AUGUST 2016 24-25 Executive Forum, Leawood 26 Golf Tournament, Lawrence SEPTEMBER 2016 13-15 KRPA Tomorrow’s Leaders Institute Contact Bonnie Simon at bonnie@krpa.org for registration details.

Editorial Staff Managing Editor – Erika Devore Contributing Staff – Bonnie Simon This magazine is the official quarterly publication of the Kansas Recreation and Park Association and is provided complimentary as part of membership in KRPA. The editorial committee encourages the submission of articles and photos for publication. Articles of approximately 1,000 words or less may be submitted, but may be edited for length and clarity.

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Around KANSAS Lawrence offers Holiday Happenings Skating Children participating in Lawrence Parks and Recreation holiday program Holiday Happenings, offered when children are out of school on holiday break, took an afternoon to visit the Skate Rink on the Library Lawn in Lawrence. The skate rink, operated by Parks and Recreation, opened last year and is made of synthetic ice. The rink is open during the holidays, opening the day after Thanksgiving and closing in late January. Parks and Recreation provides skate rental and staff the facility. There are also opportunities for private lessons and parties at the facility.

Merriam Parks & Recreation Announces 2016 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Schedule The Tim Murphy Art Gallery in Merriam, Kansas, is in its 19th year of operation. New exhibit opening night receptions are held the first Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (exception Heartland Artist Exhibition). Each reception has free food, wine/ beer and soft drinks, plus offers a special meet and greet with the artists. For the complete list of exhibits, visit merriam.org.

Upcoming art gallery exhibits: March 5 - April 2............................. Heartland Artist Exhibition April 7 - April 30......................................................Art & Soul June 2 - July 2.................................................... Surroundings

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MARCH 5 – APRIL 2

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“Imagine…Discover…Play…Uniting Children of all Abilities” The “My BackYard” inclusive playground has been designed to provide active and meaningful experiences for children of all ages and abilities, located in Central Kansas.

Great Bend’s newest destination playground features the latest in playground equipment, a 1/8th of a mile walking trail, sensory garden area, green space for activities, shade, and seating. The playground includes such features as the OmniSpin, Rollerslide, We-Saw, NetPlex, TopsyTurny, climbing rocks, and a ZipKrooz. “There is also an ensemble of outdoor musical instruments within the central area of the playground, offering a unique sensory experience through creative musical play”, noted Diann Henderson, Executive Director, GBRC. The playground is designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12, and was made possible by Great Bend Recreation Commission, City of Great Bend, Makinna Ann Hope Foundation, USD #428, Athco, and Landscape Structures.

Around KANSAS

Long Branch Lagoon Makes a Big Splash in Dodge City WYCO/KCK Hosts Winter Carnival

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“The boomerang water slide is going to be a huge hit with the kids,” said Dave Wiecher of Capri Pools & Aquatics. “Working with Waters Edge Aquatic Design and McCownGordon Construction we have reduced the cost of the project so any savings moving forward will go back to the owner.”

You can keep up with progress at the Long Branch Lagoon Water Park Facebook page or see hourly construction photos from the City’s website at www.dodgecity.org.

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The Unified Government of WYCO/KCK Parks and Recreation Department hosted the Inaugural Winter Wonderland Carnival on December 12th at Eisenhower Community Center. This free event was open to the public for children 12 and under. Winter Wonderland had three different areas for the children and their families to visit. They were able to tap in their creative sides with holiday themed arts and crafts and test their skills with carnival games. The biggest surprise for the families was visiting Santa in his workshop where each child received a gift. All gifts were donated through the Unified Government’s Toy Drive for the event. The department looks forward to making this an annual event!

The much-anticipated Ford County Regional Water Park is on track for opening May 2016 in Dodge City. Long Branch Lagoon features a 700-foot lazy river, four waterslides, climbing wall, water basketball, diving boards and a competition pool. The children’s play area has 13 sprays, geysers and a dumping bucket.

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KRPA PRESIDENT’S TOUR 2015

By Brian Bascue, KRPA President

“Are you sure?” Erika said in a quiet, cautious tone. I had just sent her the list of communities I hoped to visit on my upcoming President’s Tour: 2 days, 712 miles and 8 stops were on my list.

Starting out in Manhattan, out to Dodge City and ending in Hutchinson. “I hope Bonnie got unlimited miles on the rental…”

Manhattan, Kansas Our first stop was Manhattan, Kansas.

From the second we opened the door, the folks at Manhattan Parks and Recreation made us feel like royalty. Even though Manhattan is well-known for Kansas State University, it is the P&R department that stands out on its own accolades and is impressive right from the start. I spent four years in Manhattan while attending K-State (Go Cats!). But, it wasn’t until this visit that I really came to appreciate what all is available for the community.

Manhattan is a community that loves its recreation—and recreation director Eddie Estes and his team were eager to show it off. We started off with a quick driving

tour past the Flint Hills Discovery Center and Blue Earth Plaza. These brand new facilities are the focus of Manhattan’s downtown revitalization project. New growth is centered around these facilities and it’s very apparent how important parks and recreation is to the overall economic growth of Manhattan. From there we jumped across town to Anneberg Park to check in on a $2 million renovation project that included new lights on the softball fields and the addition of turf to the soccer fields. We also learned about the very important collaboration with the school district for sharing facilities. Without this partnership, neither entity would be as successful as they are now. We headed back to the office where we were each

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2 DAYS, 712 MILES AND 8 STOPS presented with welcome gift baskets. Such fantastic hospitality! I hope to visit again after the department moves across the street into their brand new office spaces.

First stop done. On to Fort Riley.

Fort Riley, Kansas If you have visited a military installation since September 11, you’re familiar with the process of getting on post. I quickly came to realize the importance of security— and how very impressive all the soldiers uphold that awesome responsibility. Erika and I made it through the security check pretty quick. But, the MP’s had a few extra questions for Bonnie so she was “detained” while her credentials were examined. Thankfully she wasn’t sent to the stockade and was able to rejoin us a short time later.

MWR Community Recreation Division Chief Scott Sherberger and his team were proud to show off their mighty organization that recently became CAPRA accredited through the National Recreation and Park Association. Most inspiring were the fitness centers—of which we got a fantastic behind-the-scenes tour. At first glance these fitness centers look just like any other

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recreation facility. But once you step inside the doors, this efficient and busy center confirms a much more intense purpose: Creating a duty-ready soldier. They accomplish this through Mission Essential Fitness—programs that are designed with the active soldier in mind. And that’s important when keeping soldiers physically and mentally fit in order to defend the United States of America.

We also visited the Warrior Zone. This is by far the most awesome example of the military’s biggest and coolest man-cave!

But this “cave” is geared for all soldiers, men and women alike. This massive facility is quite possibly the country’s single greatest gamer’s paradise—plus a bar and grill, theater, pool tables and outdoor event space. The Warrior Zone is an model example of how the military strives to take care of these women and men who volunteer to serve and defend our country.

This short visit gave us just a quick glance at all the fantastic opportunities made available to our military. I hope on my next visit that I’ll get a chance to see more of what Fort Riley has to offer. I think Scott mentioned something about helicopter and tank rides—but I may be mistaken!

Abilene, Kansas No maps or directions needed because I knew exactly where we were going.

Abilene will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s my hometown and where my family still lives and works. We met up with director Jane Foltz to showcase some of the awesome programs and projects going on with Abilene Parks and Recreation.

Our first stop was the rose garden at Eisenhower Park—Abilene’s signature park named for President Dwight D. Eisenhower who grew up there. As we were standing in the rose garden next to a winterized fountain, I pointed up to a second-story window in a house across the street—that was my bedroom in the house I grew up in. From the very beginning, parks and recreation was an important part of my life. This now-adult man still sees the park with child-like eyes and remembers all the adventures and mischief that took place in that park. I’m still amazed and humbled at the continued dedication to preserving outdoor space and providing an overabundance of recreational opportunities. Jane and her staff are truly proud of their accomplishments and work so hard to make Abilene a fun and healthy connected community. Abilene

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is a baseball and softball community.

Three separate complexes are packed every summer night. Along with the new swimming pool, the abundance of highly-used recreation centers and parks is exciting. Plus the layers of beautiful fall foliage in the highly manicured flower gardens are truly picturesque. After a quick lunch and tour of the recreation center, we said goodbye to Jane and hit the road heading west on I-70. Next stop—Ellis, Kansas!

Ellis, Kansas Welcome to Ellis, Kansas! This was my first visit to the small Kansas town along I-70 and hopefully not my last. Ellis is a charming town full of hard working folks where the spirit of cooperation and collaboration is strong. We met up with Dan Pyle and quickly began a tour of his parks and recreation facilities. I was completely amazed how much Ellis has to offer! Like many communities, the Ellis recreation commission uses school district facilities to hold programs. We toured an indoor gym space that was once the primary gym for the high school, but now is home to community open-gym, volleyball and basketball leagues. It was good to talk with Dan about the great cooperation he has with the school district and how sharing the facilities really benefits the entire community. We ended the tour at the library, where the ERC offers a robotics class. Students are even learning to

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draw, model and create their own robotic parts using a 3-D printer. This impressive program is exposing young minds to STEM classes and will no doubt shape future career choices. As we rolled out of town toward Dodge City for the night, I couldn’t stop admiring the awesome benefits of Ellis. Thanks to Dan and his community for all they do. If you get a chance, stop by and check it out!

Dodge City, Kansas We spent the night in Dodge City after a long first day of tours. Four tours down, four to go! First thing in the morning, we met with Parks and Recreation Director Paul Lewis. As the sun was just coming up, I could already tell that Dodge City is quite an impressive community and one that is beaming with activity. A community-wide sales tax is what’s hot in Dodge City. This 2 cent sales tax (with no sunset date) is fueling an endless number of improvements to an already impressive inventory of facilities for the parks and recreation department. Being an aquatics guy, I was most impressed by the massive still in construction waterpark.

Once completed, this western themed facility (named the Long Branch Lagoon) will be one of the most technologicallyadvanced swimming facilities in the state.

In addition to the waterpark, the downtown area redevelopment will include hotels, a transportation hub and an RV park. The folks in Dodge City have done an excellent

job of engaging the community and shaping the park system. Plus, it’s quite impressive how city leaders work to include parks and recreation in the overall vision of growth and economic development of the town. This was a great start to the day and I’m glad we had the chance to visit!

Pratt, Kansas Just a quick hour east and we were at our next stop: Pratt, Kansas. Having before only driven through Pratt, I was completely unaware of what our tour had in store. We met up with Bruce Pinkall at the recreation offices located within one of Pratt’s historic community buildings. Our first stop was Lemon Park which boasts a rich history of the importance of park space and land preservation. This signature park is home to a impressive Christmas light display and multiple fairs and festivals throughout the year. Community wide, with over 250 acres total, the impressive open space in Pratt is well-showcased and appreciated. Equally impressive is the diversity of recreation programs offered. I was particularly captivated by the Summer Youth Program.

This long-running summertime program is offered weekdays throughout June and July. This isn’t just any regular summer program. The community has worked to make sure that this program is open and available to everyone—no matter where you live and even if you are unable to pay.

Almost all of the programs are completely free. Plus, free bus transportation from

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all over the city and free lunches are provided. Whoever said that there’s no such thing as a free lunch was never a kid growing up in Pratt, Kansas! I thank the staff for their hospitality and a fantastic lunch—my first experience with Pratt’s famous Pizza Taco. If you haven’t given it a chance, you really should!

St. John, Kansas From Pratt we traveled due north to check in with Nick Garcia at St. John Recreation.

We drifted into town on a tailwind and a prayer…literally! About 10 miles into the 30 mile trip to St. John, the fuel gauge in our rental car experienced a meltdown.

In a matter of seconds, we went from a quarter tank of fuel to the digital readout flashing ZERO miles to empty. Almost instantly we all were wishing we had worn more comfortable shoes. Thankfully we were able to fuel up at the first gas station we found and made it to our appointment only a little late. As a life-long resident of St. John, Kansas (population 1,200), Nick Garcia understands what his community wants. And he works hard to make sure his residents have all the same opportunities as neighboring communities. We toured the multi-use recreation center. This building really illustrates the definition of multi-use as it is a roller skating rink, dance studio, fitness center and is host to many other community activities. It was good just talking to Nick and hearing how happy he is with his community.

One of the community programs he is

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in charge of is the annual night-time Easter egg hunt. Each year staff “hides” over 5,000 eggs throughout the massive softball complex. Then, with flashlights in hand, the kids scramble in the dark to find prize-filled eggs. Volunteers from the senior center organize, assemble and stuff the eggs with prizes. High school athletes help corral the kids in the dark of night.

Overall, this annual event is a testament to the family involvement and community cooperation that brings the folks of St. John together. I was really glad to catch up with Nick before he headed off to his other passion—head football coach at the high school. St. John is truly a community with a huge amount of civic pride!

Hutchinson, Kansas Day two, eighth and final stop of the 2015 KRPA President’s Tour: Hutchinson, Kansas. Since we were almost two hours late, I’m happy that Tony Finlay and his crew were so hospitable to these worn out road warriors. There is so much to see in Hutchinson and I’m glad we still had time in the day to take in a few of the sites. At our first stop we toured the Elmdale Community Center. This neighborhood-centered facility is home to a wellness center and a very active 50+ senior center. It was so exciting to see the multi-generational users fill the building. The co-mingled use created a synergy that was moving and prosperous.

The tour then headed to Hutchinson’s

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own 100 acre “wild arboretum” better known as the Dillon Nature Center. I’ve had the opportunity to visit the nature center many times, but this time was different. Tony showcased the Jim Smith Family Playspace—awesome hands-on areas for kids to touch, feel, build and explore in nature. Right away, I could tell that Tony was proud of the improvements and the awesome work his staff do on a daily basis. The nature center was truly a highlight of the trip. After a quick walk around the lake enjoying the setting sun, our visit to Hutchinson came to an end.

This tour really taught me a couple things.

First, our Kansas communities are resilient, creative and not afraid of taking chances to make a difference. Second, the spirit of cooperation and collaboration among school districts, community organizations and parks and recreation is quite important.

It was really easy to be inspired by the overwhelming community pride I witnessed.

The connection between open parks, recreation and community involvement is a tremendous benefit for our residents. For me, parks and recreation has been such a strong influence in my life. It was humbling to see so many of our professionals upholding that same passion. When you get a chance, visit your neighboring communities and see what all they have to offer. You’ll be glad you did!

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2015 KRPA

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Park and Recreation professionals, commercial members and students attended the 2016 KRPA Conference and Trade Show, Feb. 1-4, at the United Wireless Arena and Conference Center in Dodge City. The four-day annual event included a motivating keynote address from Jody Urquhart, a closing keynote presentation from Mitch Houlthus, voice of the Kansas City Chiefs.

KRPA and its members paid tribute to meaningful achievements and significant contributions to park and recreation during its annual Awards Luncheon at the 2016 KRPA Conference and Trade Show in Dodge City. The KRPA Awards Committee, chaired

DISTINGUISHED FELLOW

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DIANN HENDERSON

JOHN WASHINGTON

Great Bend Recreation Commission Diann Henderson has distinguished herself within the parks and recreation industry for nearly 34 years. Diann is the third recreation director for Great Bend Recreation Commission and has become part of an elite company. This rich recreation legacy includes two KRPA Hall of Fame members: Carl Soden and Paul Keller whom she personally knew and worked under. She has elevated the level of recreation services in Great Bend through the development of innovative recreation programs and services, providing guidance and leadership in the development and construction of new recreation facilities: the Great Bend Sports Complex, the GBRC Activity Center and the “My BackYard” inclusive destination playground which just celebrating its grand opening. Her leadership as an elected official in KRPA is reflective of her service as KRPA President in 2015, serving on the KRPA Recreation Branch for eight years, chaired the formative year of the KRPA Administration Branch, reinstated the KRPA Advocacy Committee, received the KRPA Distinguished Professional Award, received the Blue Cross Blue Shield Chip Award, KRPA Special Service Award, KRPA Award for Excellence in Recreation Programming, and is a member of NRPA. She was instrumental in the formation of two new recreation commissions in central Kansas and served as a spokesperson to the Kansas Health Commission on behalf of Recreation Commission’s to have the ability to join the State employee’s health insurance group and has hosted numerous KRPA budget workshops in Great Bend.

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Retired

John Washington is recently a retired park and recreational professional.

John’s 30 year career began as the Maintenance Director of Garden City’s park and recreation facilities. He started as a recreation professional at the Garden City Recreation Commission in 1984. In 2002, John became the Superintendent of Garden City Recreation Commission. He has played an essential part in expanding recreation and health services in Garden City. Such examples include building the state of art CORE Fitness Center, increasing the number of soccer fields, installing field turf at the historical Clint Lightner Baseball field and facility improvements to the Largest Outdoor Public Swimming Pool in Kansas. John graduated from Southwestern College and worked at Wellington Recreation Commission from the age of 15 to sophomore in college. John has been a KRPA member since 1990. He has served as the West Regional Representative in 2010 and 2011, was KRPA President in 2013 and a member of the National Recreation and Park Association.

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL CHRISTOPHER NELSON Manhattan Parks & Recreation

Chris Nelson has a passion for making a difference in the delivery of outstanding parks, program and facilities in Manhattan the past eight years.

This has been demonstrated in his program planning and creative solutions to overcome challenges to make his sports programs a

success. His program interest is focused on the youth sports programs in the community.

He inspires others to advance the mission of Manhattan’s sports programs. In 2015, Chris launched the Start Smart Program which has been successful in Manhattan. As a Kansas High School Activities Association certified baseball, basketball and football official, Chris was selected as the KSHSAA 2014 Umpire of the Year. Also, his active role in developing officials and being a sport official has led Chris to serving as president of the Northeast Kansas Officials Association. He is a graduate of KRPA’s “Tomorrows Leaders” Professional Development Institute and is certified by the National Alliance for Youth Sports as a Certified Sports Administrator raising the professionalism in youth sports.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD GLORIA CORTEZLEONARD

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation

During her 32 years of service Gloria CortezLeonard has been a linchpin to administration, elected officials, committee members and her co-workers. Gloria has served Shawnee County Parks and Recreation leadership as the Administrative Officer serving under three Parks and Recreation directors, including Hall of Fame member Ted Ensley.

Gloria has progressed through five different positions during her career before moving into a supervisory role which many Parks and Recreation staff considers Gloria more than just a co-worker; she is considered family.

Gloria organized the after-hours department teams for softball and golf tournaments and the country picnic. She is a part of “Taco Tuesday” lunch group that gives staff a chance to get away from a busy work schedule. Gloria has never limited her contributions to her job

WINNERS description. She has volunteered to work on the Senior Olympics, the Topeka Tin Man Triathlon, the Huff ‘N Puff Balloon Rally and the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Foundation Golf Tournament. Even though Gloria is not a member of KRPA, Gloria volunteered each time the KRPA Conference was held in Topeka to serve on the planning committee, assisted with registrations and worked the social events.

vision and generosity”. Carol also received the Kansas Mid-Way Chapter of the American Red Cross, “Heroes Award” to recognize ordinary people for performing extraordinary acts.

DISTINGUISHED ELECTED OFFICIAL AWARD BRYAN FRYE

Wichita City Council

DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEER AWARD CAROL KELLER

Derby Free Spirits Carol Keller exemplifies generosity with her time and talents as a committed volunteer with the Derby Free Spirits, a local Derby program that provides recreational activities for those with developmental delays and physical challenges.

Participants in the Derby Spirits enjoy a variety of recreational and social activities which include Special Olympic competitions, recreational sports leagues, special events and field trips. She is the currently the Special Olympics volleyball coach and physically challenged track coach. Her hours spent coaching and working with athletes often total up to 50 hours per month. Carol implements the practices, coach’s athletes at competitions, and is personally involved in the travel that is required to get athletes to and from the events.

In addition to her work with the Derby Spirits, each summer Carol organizes a national qualifier for physically challenged athletes called the Challenge Games. She founded the event 26 years ago and has continued to coordinate the event held in Derby. Carol has developed friendships with her athletes and participants that have spanned decades.

Carol Keller is a true gem of the Derby community. Her commitment to a full and enjoyable life for a segment of the population that is often underserved by traditional recreation programs is not only commendable but also admirable. The Derby Community Foundation presented Carol with the first annual “Generosity Award” last February. The Generosity Award is given to a Derby resident who commits uncommon acts of generosity that reflects the mission of the Derby Community Foundation, which is to “inspire

Bryan Frye served as President of the Board of Park Commissioners for eight years and is serving as a Wichita City Council member.

Bryan has been committed in supporting and promoting park and recreation services for the City of Wichita. He has been instrumental in shaping park and recreation departmental goals and has been a champion of the recreation’s five year business plan to increase the active participation at Wichita’s recreation centers through recreation classes and special events. As President of the Board of Park Commissioners, Bryan and his family have made donations to local park projects through the Wichita Parks Foundation and is a tremendous advocate for the recreation scholarship program. His commitment to Wichita’s park and recreation systems is demonstrated through his unfailing attendance at Park and Recreation special events and also participates in these events with his family. As City Council Member of District 5 in Wichita, Bryan has supported and been involved in the Buffalo Park revitalization and renovations.

Council person Frye also demonstration his leadership in the creation of the Air Capital Mountain Bike Park which was created by a group of mountain bikers who established a non-profit organization to help build this one –of-a-kind park for Wichita. He demonstrated through this partnership between the City and private organizations working together bring a greater value to the Wichita community. He also led in the efforts in reshaping the future of City Public Golf Courses which has resulted in a golf division that is profitable.

DISTINGUISHED RECREATION COMMISSION BOARD OR COMMISSIONER FOR PARKS & RECREATION LOU WADE

Blue Valley Recreation Commission Lou Wade has been an integral and instrumental leader the last 12 years with the Blue Valley Recreation Commission.

Lou began his work with the Recreation Commission as a volunteer coach in their youth sports programs. Lou served two terms on the Recreation Commission’s Facilities and Programming Committee as a citizen member. In 2006, Lou spearheaded the Capital Projects Campaign as a community facilitator in public meetings, sharing plans for their new facilities and financing strategies with the Blue Valley community. The school district board recognized Lou’s proven leadership abilities and appointed him to back to back terms spanning eight years as a Blue Valley Recreation Commission Commissioner.

While serving as a Commissioner, Lou has proudly represented Blue Valley Recreation Commission in a pepper eating contest, although he was not quite as comfortable as leading a meeting! Lou has a heart for special populations and bowled in the Gutter Wars Challenge against the School Board to help raise funds for Special Olympics. Lou is highly visible at Commission’s events and programs and loved interacting with the patrons he served. Lou proudly wears his Blue Valley Recreation Commission t-shirts at local events.

In addition, he was instrumental in developing a memorandum of understanding with the School District in partnering on developing an indoor facility to provide recreation services for fitness, wellness, multi-purpose courts, special populations, dance and active aging programming. In all of his accomplishments, Lou has never lost sight of who he serves, the citizens of Blue Valley and has worked collaboratively to best serve their needs.

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Members ON THE MOVE New Hirings and Job Announcements at Hutchinson Recreation Commission Hutchinson Recreation Commission recently promoted Randy Carter as its superintendent of the recreation and sports division. Carter worked as the division’s recreation coordinator since coming to Hutch Rec in November 2007. In his position, Carter will oversee the operations and programs in both recreation and enrichment, as well as the sports services, including both youth and adult sports as well as operations at Fun Valley-Hobart Detter facilities.

Hutch Rec also promoted Mark Nisly, former program aide, to recreation programmer for the division of recreation and sports. Nisly will work alongside the recreation coordinators and also assist with the operations at Fun Valley-Hobart Detter facilities.

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Nick Leon started at Hutch Rec in January as a recreation coordinator for the recreation and sports division. Leon comes to Hutch Rec from Holcomb Recreation Commission, where he worked for almost nine years as the program director. He currently serves on the KRPA Board of Directors as the sports branch chair and is CYSA certified.

Hutch Rec also hired Adam Richter as the organization’s newly created position of director of community events. Richter’s past professional experience includes working for the City of Rowlett, Texas. from 2012-2015, where he worked as the special events and marketing coordinator. In this new position, Richter will be responsible for overseeing Hutch Rec’s existing special events as well as implementing new community events.

New Hire for Gardner Parks and Recreation Josh Allen has been hired as a Park Maintenance Worker for Gardner Parks and Recreation. Josh is a May 2015 graduate of Kansas State University who holds a degree in Park Management and Conservation and a secondary degree in Natural Resource and Environmental Science.

His internships include Manhattan Parks and Recreation as well as Heyburn State Park in Plummer, Idaho.

New Program Director at Rose Hill Recreation Commission John Tiemeyer is originally from Pretty Prairie, KS. He resided in Lakin, Ks for the last two years expanding his professional career as the Sports Director at Lakin Recreation Commission. John and his family are very excited to be closer to home and for this new opportunity at Rose Hill Recreation Commission.

Contact Todd Pernsteiner for advertising information at: info@pernsteiner.com or (952) 841-1111.

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KRPA MEMBER DIRECTORY * Agency Members are in ALL CAPS

KRPA HEADQUARTERS

PARKS AND RECREATION AGENCIES

Kansas Recreation and Park Association

ABILENE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Erika Devore - Erika@krpa.org Bonnie Simon - bonnie@krpa.org 700 SW Jackson St Ste 805 Topeka, KS 66603-3737 p: 785-235-6533

ORGANIZATION AND UNIVERSITIES MEMBERS Emporia State University Clint Longacre HPER Dept - PO Box 344 Emporia, KS 66801-0344 p: 785-341-5935

Fort Hays State University Lynn Maska 600 Park St Hays, KS 67601 p: 785-628-3478

FORT RILEY MWR AND SPORTS Scott Scherberger 235 Cameron Ave Fort Riley, KS 66442-1132 p: 785-239-2162

JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS Dan Cullinan 5801 W 115th St Ste 100 Overland Park, KS 66211-1800 p: 913-327-8201

KANSAS TRAILS COUNCIL Mike Goodwin PO Box 695 Topeka, KS 66605-0695 p: 785-221-1794

KANZA RAIL-TRAILS CONSERVANCY INC President PO Box 3863 Topeka, KS 66604-6863 www.kanzatrails.org

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY John Opplinger 1701 S Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762-5856 p: 620-235-4665

Jane Foltz 1020 NW 8th ST Abilene, KS 67410-2372 p: 785-263-7266

Andover Parks and Recreation Seth Carey PO Box 295 Andover, KS 67002-0295 p: 316-733-1590

ARKANSAS CITY RECREATION COMMISSION Joe Krisik 225 E 5th Ave Arkansas City, KS 67005-2605 p: 316-441-4301

Atchison Recreation Commission Scott Erickson 819 Commercial St Atchison, KS 66002-2324 p: 913-426-2509

BALDWIN CITY RECREATION COMMISSION Steve Friend PO Box 871 Baldwin City, KS 66006-0871 p: 785-594-3670

BANNER CREEK RESERVOIR John Kennedy 10975 K16 Hwy Holton, KS 66436-8068 p: 785-364-2456

Bel Aire Recreation Center Brian Hayes 5251 E 48th St N Bel Aire, KS 67220-1441 p: 316-744-2700

Beloit Parks and Recreation Lynn Miller PO Box 567 Beloit, KS 67420-0567 p: 785-738-2270

BLUE VALLEY RECREATION COMMISSION Steven Baysinger 6545 W 151st St Overland Park, KS 66223-2519 p: 913-685-6000

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Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation

COFFEYVILLE RECREATION COMMISSION

Burlington Parks Department

COLBY RECREATION DEPARTMENT

BURLINGTON RECREATION COMMISSION

Concordia Recreation

James “Skip” Dobbs 200 E 3rd St Bonner Springs, KS 66012-1047 p: 913- 441-1662 Kevin Boyce PO Box 207 Burlington, KS 66839-0207 p: 620-364-3071

Scot Jeffers 1110 Shea Burlington, KS 66839-1169 p: 620-364-8484

CANEY VALLEY RECREATION COMMISSION Brett Anderson PO Box 262 Caney, KS 67333-0262 p: 620-879-2155

Chanute Recreation Commission Steve Slane 400 S Highland Ave Ste 2 Chanute, KS 66720-2542 p: 620-431-4199

CHENEY RECREATION COMMISSION Brent Peintner PO Box 306 Cheney, KS 67025-0306 p: 316-542-0010

City of Cimmaron

Roxy Vietti PO Box 467 Cimarron, KS 67835-0467 p: 620-855-0156

Claflin Recreation Commission Jessie Habiger PO Box 14 Claflin, KS 67525-0014 p: 620- 588-4321

Clearwater Recreation Commission Beki Zook PO Box 504 Clearwater, KS 67026-0504 p: 620- 584-2323

David Rains 508 Park St Coffeyville, KS 67337-7136 p: 620- 251-5910

Robert Fossum 285 East 5th St Colby, KS 67701-2412 p: 785- 460-4440

Tom Gennette PO Box 603 Concordia, KS 66901-0603 p: 785- 243-3768

DE SOTO PARKS AND RECREATION Jay Garvin PO Box C De Soto, KS 66018-0803 p: 913- 586-5280

DEERFIELD RECREATION COMMISSION Cindy Crandall PO Box 258 Deerfield, KS 67838-0258 p: 620- 426-6373

Derby Parks Department Mike Day 611 Mulberry Rd Derby, KS 67037-3590 p: 316-788-9776

DERBY RECREATION COMMISSION Frank Seitz PO Box 324 Derby, KS 67037-0324 p: 316-788-3781

Dodge City Parks and Recreation Paul Lewis PO Box 880 Dodge City, KS 67801-0880 p: 620-225-8160

Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Mike Martin 690 South 4th St Edwardsville, KS 66111-1390 p: 816-260-0016

El Dorado Recreation Department Kevin Wishart PO Box 792 El Dorado, KS 67042-0792 p: 316-322-7400

Ellis Recreation Commission Daniel Pyle 501 W 6th St Ellis, KS 67637-9504 p: 785-726-3718

GARDNER PARKS AND RECREATION Jeff Stewart 120 E Main St Gardner, KS 66030-1310 p: 913-856-0936

HERINGTON RECREATION COMMISSION Jason Baird PO Box 31 Herington, KS 67449-0031 p: 785-258-3577

ELLINWOOD RECREATION COMMISSION

Garnett Recreation Department

Ellsworth Recreation Commission

GRAHAM COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION Chris Gansel PO Box 22 Hill City, KS 67642-0022 p: 785-216-0867

Jason Jones 701 S Main St Hesston, KS 67062 p: 620-327-2323

Emporia Parks and Zoo Department

Gray County Recreation

Hillsboro Recreation Commission

Dave Voth PO Box 854 Cimarron KS 67835-0854 p: 620-855-3314

Doug Sisk 118 E Grand Hillsboro, KS 67063-1524 p: 620-947-3490

GRANT COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION

HOISINGTON RECREATION

Scott Nichols PO Box 934 Ulysses, KS 67880-0934 p: 620-356-4233

COMMISSION Chris Kinman PO Box 96 Hoisington, KS 67544-0096 p: 620-653-4050

Great Bend Parks Department

Holcomb Recreation Commission

Alex Birney PO Box 342 Ellinwood, KS 67526-0342 p: 620-564-3161

Ron Tenbrink PO Box 163 Ellsworth, KS 67439-0163 p: 785-472-4123

Damon Adkins 104 E 5th St Emporia, KS 66801-3918 p: 620-341-4377

EMPORIA RECREATION COMMISSION Tom McEvoy 313 W 4th Ave Emporia, KS 66801-4149 p: 620-340-6300

ERIE RECREATION COMMISSION Sarah Jones 9740 Ness Rd Erie, KS 66733-5131 p: 620-244-3461

EUDORA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Gary Scott PO Box 182 Eudora, KS 66025-0182 p: 785-542-1725

Phil Bures 131 W 5th Ave - City Hall Garnett, KS 66032-1321 p: 785-448-5496

Hays Parks Department

Andy Liebeldt PO Box 499 Garden City, KS 67846-0499 p: 620-271-1574

GARDEN CITY RECREATION COMMISSION Terri Hahn 310 N 6th Garden City, KS 67846-5503 p: 620-276-1200

Cinda Morhead 600 S Main St Greensburg, KS 67054-1940 p: 620-723-1110

Jeff Boyle PO Box 490 Hays, KS 67601-0490 p: 785-628-7375

HAYS RECREATION COMMISSION

Michael Reichle 430 Pennsylvania Ave Holton, KS 66436-1803 p: 785-364-9000

JOHNSON COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

Junction City Parks and Recreation

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, PARKS & TOURISM

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, PARKS & TOURISM

Robin Jennison and Linda Craghead 1020 S Kansas Ave Fl 2 Topeka, KS 66612-1327 p: 785-296-2281

Kingman-Norwich Recreation Commission Brandon Davidson 111 S Main St Kingman, KS 67068-1960 p: 620-532-2761

HORSE THIEF RESERVOIR BENEFIT DISTRICT Heather Mihm PO Box 188 Jetmore, KS 67854-0188 p: 620-253-8464

LAKIN RECREATION COMMISSION

Hutchinson Park Department Justin Combs PO Box 1567 Hutchinson, KS 67504-1567 p: 620-694-1912

HUTCHINSON RECREATION COMMISSION Tony Finlay 17 E 1st Ave Hutchinson, KS 67501-7146 p: 620-663-6179

HAYSVILLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Independence Recreation Commission Brent Julian 1501 N 10th St Independence, KS 67301-2259 p: 620-331-0260

Jason Bauer 2 W Jackson Ave Iola, KS 66749-2832 p: 620-365-4990

Linda Lanterman 512 SE 25th Ave Pratt, KS 67124-8174 p: 620-672-5911

Roger Bixenman 1105 Canterbury Dr Hays, KS 67601-2605 p: 785-623-2650

Georgie Carter 7106 S Broadway Haysville, KS 67060-1406 p: 316-529-5922

Iola Recreation Department

Edward Lazear PO Box 287 Junction City, KS 66441-0287 p: 785-238-1031

Holton Parks Department

Diann Henderson PO Box 353 Great Bend, KS 67530-0353 p: 620-793-3755

Berkley Kerr PO Box 308 Iola, KS 66749-0308 p: 620-365-4930

Jill Geller 7900 Renner Rd Shawnee Mission, KS 66219-9723 p: 913-438-7275

GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION

FORT SCOTT RECREATION COMMISSION

Garden City Parks Department

Hesston Wellness Center

Eric Jantz PO Box 78 Holcomb, KS 67851-0078 p: 620-277-2152

Fairway Parks and Recreation

Tom Robertson 735 Scott Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701-2722 p: 620-223-0386

Brad Kohlman PO Box 2000 Hesston, KS 67062-2092 p: 620-327-7128

Scott Keeler PO Box 1168 Great Bend, KS 67530-1168 p: 620-793-4160

Greensburg Recreation Commission

Nathan Nogelmeier 4210 Shawnee Mission Pkwy STE 100A Fairway, KS 66205-2536 p: 913-262-0350

Hesston Recreation Commission

Iola Parks and Cemetery

Matt Miller PO Box K Lakin, KS 67860-0760 p: 620-355-7039

LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION Jason Crum 108 S 2nd ST Lansing, KS 66043-1604 p: 913-727-2960

LAWRENCE PARKS AND RECREATION Ernie Shaw PO Box 708 Lawrence, KS 66044-0708 p: 785-832-3450

LEAVENWORTH PARKS AND RECREATION Steve Grant 123 N Esplanade ST Leavenworth, KS 66048-2028 p: 913-651-2203

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LEAWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION

Merriam Public Works Department

Overland Park Parks Department

CITY OF SENECA

LENEXA PARKS AND RECREATION

MISSION PARKS AND RECREATION

Overland Park Recreation Services

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation

Chris Claxton 4800 Town Center Dr Leawood, KS 66211-2043 p: 913-339-6700 Gary Ristow 13420 Oak St Lenexa, KS 66215-3652 p: 913-471-7100

LIBERAL PARKS AND RECREATION William Weber PO Box 2199 Liberal, KS 67905-2199 p: 620-626-0133

Lincoln Recreation Department Director PO Box 155 Lincoln, KS 67455-0155 p: 785-524-5212

LINDSBORG PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Kate Elliott PO Box 70 Lindsborg, KS 67456-0070 p: 785-227-3333

LYONS RECREATION COMMISSION Junior Soeken PO Box 407 Lyons, KS 67554-0407 p: 620-257-5412

MAIZE RECREATION COMMISSION Brad Naccarato PO Box 205 Maize, KS 67101-0205 p: 316-729-7818

MANHATTAN PARKS AND RECREATION Eddie Eastes 1101 Poyntz Ave Manhattan, KS 66502-5460 p: 785-587-2757

McPherson Public Lands and Facilities

Wayne Burns 607 West First St McPherson, KS 67460-3219 p: 620-245-2565

MCPHERSON RECREATION COMMISSION

Chris Engel 6901 Knox Merriam, KS 66203-0627 p: 913-322-5500 Christy Humerickhouse 6200 Martway Mission, KS 66202-3359 p: 913-722-8200

Mulvane Parks Department Kendra Walls 211 N 2nd Ave Mulvane, KS 67110-1595 p: 316-777-9533

MULVANE RECREATION COMMISSION Ticia Herd 632 E Mulvane St Mulvane, KS 67110-1627 p: 316-777-0858

Ness City Recreation Commission Stephanie Rebel 400 E Locust Ness City, KS 67560-1736 p: 785-798-2453

Newton Parks Department Burke Lewis PO Box 426 Newton, KS 67114-0426 p: 316-284-6083

NEWTON RECREATION COMMISSION Brian Bascue 415 N Poplar Newton, KS 67114-2124 p: 316-283-7330

Tony Cosby 8101 Marty St Overland Park, KS 66204-3751 p: 913-895-6351

PARSONS RECREATION COMMISSION Gary Crissman 200 Heacock Ave Parsons, KS 67357-4284 p: 620-421-7077

Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Kim Vogel PO Box 688 Pittsburg, KS 66762-0688 p: 620-231-8310

PRATT PARKS AND RECREATION Bruce Pinkall PO Box 807 Pratt, KS 67124-0807 p: 620-672-3261

RILEY COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT Greg Lund 6215 Tuttle Creek Blvd Manhattan, KS 66503-9081 p: 785-539-2981

ROSE HILL RECREATION COMMISSION Troy Moree PO Box 46 Rose Hill, KS 67133-0046 p: 316-776-9880

David Hutfles PO Box 40 Seneca, KS 66538-0040 p: 785-336-2747

John Knight 3137 SE 29th St Topeka, KS 66605-1815 p: 785-251-2600

SHAWNEE PARKS AND RECREATION Neil Holman 11110 Johnson Dr Shawnee, KS 66203-2750 p: 913-631-5200

SPRING HILL RECREATION COMMISSION Jason Goin PO Box 26 Spring Hill, KS 66083-0026 p: 913-592-2214

St. John Recreation Commission Nick Garcia 215 E 3rd St John, KS 67576-1911 p: 620-549-6549

Stafford Recreation Commission Jan VanDam PO Box 56 Stafford, KS 67578-0056 p: 620-234-6981

STANTON COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION Colleen Gleue PO Box 475 Johnson City, KS 67855-0475 p: 620-492-2101

OLATHE PARKS AND RECREATION

RUSSELL RECREATION COMMISSION

Stockton Recreation Commission

OSAGE CITY PARKS AND

SALINA PARKS AND RECREATION

SUBLETTE RECREATION COMMISSION

Michael Meadors PO Box 768 Olathe, KS 66051-0768 p: 913-971-8628

RECREATION Corey Linton PO Box 250 Osage City, KS 66523-0250 p: 785-528-4610

OSAWATOMIE USD 367 SPORT AND FITNESS ZONE

Gwyn Muto PO Box 1066 McPherson, KS 67460-1066 p: 620-241-0363

Darren Soucie 300 11th St Osawatomie, KS 66064 p: 913-755-3622

Merriam Parks and Recreation

OTTAWA RECREATION COMMISSION

Anna Slocum 5701 Merriam Dr Merriam, KS 66203-2523 p: 913-322-5556

Greg Ruether 8500 Santa Fe Overland Park, KS 66212-2866 p: 913-890-1634

Tommy Sink 705 West 15th St Ottawa, KS 66067-3807 p: 785-242-1939

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Mike Blanke PO Box 382 Russell, KS 67665-0382 p: 785-483-6966

Director PO Box 736 Salina, KS 67402-0736 p: 785-309-5765

SATANTA RECREATION COMMISSION Shelley Kuehler PO Box 506 Satanta, KS 67870-0506 p: 620-544-6340

SCOTT RECREATION COMMISSION Jordan Carter 823 S Main St Scott City, KS 67871-1522 p: 620-872-2372

Bridget Starbuck PO Box 53 Stockton, KS 67669 p: 785-425-7016

Shandi Lopez PO Box 914 Sublette, KS 67877-0914 p: 620-675-8211

TONGANOXIE RECREATION COMMISSION Gayle Parker PO Box 479 Tonganoxie, KS 66086-0479 p: 913-845-3502

Trego Recreation Commission Jim Briel PO Box 476 Wakeeney ,KS 67672-0476 p: 785-743-2595

TURNER RECREATION COMMISSION Camellia White 831 S 55th ST Kansas City, KS 66106-1307 p: 913-287-2111

Valley Center Parks and Public Grounds Neal Owings PO Box 188 Valley Center, KS 67147-2245 p: 316-755-7320

Valley Center Recreation Commission Steve Geddes PO Box 414 Valley Center, KS 67147-0414 p: 316-755-7345

WAMEGO RECREATION DEPARTMENT Kristin Jones PO Box 86 Wamego, KS 66547-0086 p: 785-456-8810

Wellington Parks Department Roy Kabureck 317 S Washington Wellington, KS 67152-3086 p: 620-326-5041

WELLINGTON RECREATION COMMISSION Cody White PO Box 57 Wellington, KS 67152-0057 p: 620-326-3323

WELLSVILLE JOINT RECREATION COMMISSION Ryan Dalton PO Box 386 Wellsville, KS 66092-0386 p: 785-883-4532

WICHITA PARKS AND RECREATION Troy Houtman 455 N Main St 11th Fl Wichita, KS 67202-1600 p: 316-268-4398

Winfield Parks and Public Land Department

Mark Olney PO Box 646 Winfield, KS 67156-0646 p: 620-221-5637

WINFIELD RECREATION COMMISSION Scott Schoon 624 College St Winfield, KS 67156-3100 p: 620-221-5637

WYCO/KCK UG Parks and Recreation

Jeremy Rogers 5033 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66102-3491 p: 913-573-8300

MEMBERS Damon Adkins

City of Emporia Park Department p: 620-341-4377 dadkins@emporia-kansas.gov

Todd Akers

Newton Park Department p: 316-284-6083

Anna Albright

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6081 aalbright@bluevalleyrec.org

Michelle Alexander

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3160 michelle.alexander@jocogov.org

David Allacher

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-286-0676 david.allacher@snco.us

Nathan Alt

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-438-7275 nathan.alt@jocogov.org

Brett Anderson

Caney Valley Recreation Commission p: 620-306-6034 brdaanderson@yahoo.com

Brian Anderson

Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9110 briana@leawood.org

Krista Anderson

Grant County Recreation p: 620-424-3300 fitness@pld.com

Don Argo

City of El Dorado Recreation p: 316-322-7400 dargo@eldoks.com

Robert Arneson

Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 rarneson@haysville-ks.com

Bob Ash

Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-826-7275 bob.ash@salina.org

Nichole Asquith

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8643 nmasquith@olatheks.org

Catherine August

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6018 caugust@bluevalleyrec.org

Hannah Auman

Jennifer Bennett

Kathleen Avitt

Lee Beran

Linwood p: 913-660-6640 hannah.auman@gmail.com

Emporia Recreation Commission p: 620-340-6300 jbennett@emporiarec.org

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 kathleen@derbyrec.com

Retired Professional p: 620-342-1793

Kaylie Bergkamp

Kari Baesel

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826.3032 kari.baesel@jocogov.org

Brian Bailey

City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation p: 785-220-2482 bbaile _ 2003@hotmail.com

Jason Baird

Terry Bertels

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2659 terry.bertels@snco.us

Jill Biondi

Turner Recreation Commission p: 913-287-2111 alvaradoji@turnerusd202.org

Herington Recreation Commission p: 785-258-3577 jbaird@ikansas.com

Alex Birney

Dave Baker

Ellinwood Recreation Commission p: 620-566-7323 ellinwoodrec@gmail.com

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 bakerd@cityofmhk.com

April Bishop

Nancy Baker

Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-758-6629 nbaker@firstcity.org

Joe Bannon

Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 aprilb@leawood.org

Roger Bixenman

Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 roger@haysrec.org

Sagamore Publishing p: 800-327-5557 jjbannon@sagamorepub.com

Mike Blanke

Brian Bascue

Russell Recreation Commission p: 785-483-6966 director@russellrec.com

Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-7330 bbascue@newtonrec.org

Tyler Bletscher

Jason Bauer

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-236-9457 tyler.bletscher@ksoutdoors.com

Iola Recreation Department p: 620-365-4990 jason.bauer@cityofiola.com

Kelsey Blue

Trina Bauer

Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 kblue@haysville-ks.com

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 trina@derbyrec.com

Steve Blue

Steven Baysinger

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6000 sbaysinger@bluevalleyrec.org

John Bell

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2991 john.bell@snco.us

Kristy Bellinger

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-330-7361 kbellinger@lawrenceks.org

Jeff Bender

Garden Plain p: 316-644-3750 kaylieclark08@gmail.com

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-273-6740 jeff.bender@ksoutdoors.com

Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-826-7275 steve.blue@salina.org

Toby Book

Pittsburg Parks and Recreation p: 620-230-4550 tobias.book@pittks.org

Kevin Boyce

City of Burlington Parks Department p: 620-364-3071 kboyce@burlingtonkansas.gov

Jeff Boyle

City of Hays Parks Department p: 785-628-7375 jboyle@haysusa.com

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PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS AND AGENCIES

Lisa Boyles

Jaclyn Buser

James Chladek

Frank Cortez

Kristi Rene Breese

H Richard Bush

Chris Claxton

Tony Cosby

Todd Brennon

Cindy Campbell

Brad Clay

Laura Covert

Jim Briel

Michelle Campbell

DeeAnna Claytor

Linda Craghead

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-753-4971 lisa.boyles@ksoutdoors.com Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 gcrcntr@pld.com Pittsburg p: 620-249-0776 tbrennon@gus.pittstate.edu Trego Recreation Commission p: 785-743-2595 208rec@ruraltel.net

Darla Brown

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-246-3449 darla.brown@ksoutdoors.com

Troy Brown

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-628-8614 troy.brown@ksoutdoors.com

Jason Bruce

Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 jbruce@gardnerkansas.gov

Mark Brull

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8606 mjbrull@olatheks.org

Mike Buchanan

Retired Professional mikebuchanan1960@gmail.com

Angela Buckner

Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-518-2874 abuckner@wichita.gov

Ashlee Bullard

Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7133 abullard@lenexa.com

Phil Bures

City of Garnett p: 785-448-5496 philip@garnettks.net

Wayne Burns

McPherson Public Lands and Facilities Department p: 620-245-2565 wayneb@mcpcity.com

Lynn Burris

Retired Professional p: 785-478-4740

Michael Burton

Overland Park Park Services p: 913-327-6638 mike.burton@opkansas.org

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6012 jbuser@bluevalleyrec.org Retired Professional p: 785-273-5694 hrichard.bush4@gmail.com Turner Aquatics Center p: 913-626-0102 cjcswim@everestkc.net Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-246-3449 michelle.campbell@ksoutdoors.com

Seth Carey

Andover Parks and Recreation p: 316-733-1590 scarey@andoverks.com

Jeff Carlson

Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7142 jcarlson@lenexa.com

Manuel Carmona

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826 2854 manuel.carmona@jocogov.org

Steve Carrithers

Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 sports@pld.com

Georgie Carter

Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 gcarter@haysville-ks.com

Jordan Carter

Scott Recreation Commission p: 620-872-2372 scottrec@wbsnet.org

Randy Carter

Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 rcarter@hutchrec.com

Daniel Cecil

Dodge City Parks and Recreation p: 620-255-4003 danielc@dodgecity.org

Stephanie Chase

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2900 stephanie.chase@jocogov.org

Becky Childers

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7946 bchilders@lawrenceks.org

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Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6000 jchladek@bluevalleyrec.org Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9151 chrisc@leawood.org Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8563 bclay@olatheks.org Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 deeanna@derbyrec.com

Randi Clifford

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 clifford@cityofmhk.com

Bill Cobb

Retired Professional p: 913-851-8487

Eddie Coffey

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-782-7625 eddie.coffey@jocogov.org

Hondo Collins

Newton Park Department p: 316-284-6083

Matthew Colvin

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-539-7941 matt.colvin@ksoutdoors.com

Justin Combs

Hutchinson Park Department p: 620-694-1912 justin.combs@hutchgov.com

Amy Conkling

Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 aconkling@hutchrec.com

Drew Conwell

Bel Aire Recreation p: 316-744-2700 dconwell@belaireks.gov

Kelly Cook

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 cook@cityofmhk.com

Kevin Corbett

Retired Professional p: 913-207-3547 kevincorbett4@yahoo.com

Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 fcortez@haysville-ks.com Overland Park Park Services p: 913-895-6351 tony.cosby@opkansas.org Pittsburg State University p: 620-235-4670 lcovert@pittstate.edu Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-296-2281 linda.craghead@ksoutdoors.com

Ted Craig

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-528-4102 ted.craig@ksoutdoors.com

Cindy Crandall

Deerfield Recreation Commission p: 620-426-6373 drec@pld.com

Gary Crissman

Parsons Recreation Commission p: 620-421-7077 prcdirector@hotmail.com

Andrea Crittendon

Leavenworth p: 816-838-8285 crittendonandrea@hotmail.com

Jeff Crouse

Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6441 jcrouse@ci.shawnee.ks.us

Ryan Crowley

Spring Hill Recreation Commission p: 913-592-2214 ryanc@springhillrec.org

Jason Crum

Lansing Parks and Recreation p: 913-727-2960 jcrum@lansing.ks.us

Dan Cullinan

Jewish Community Campus p: 913-327-8201 danc@jewishkc.org

Rick Cunningham

Emporia Recreation Commission p: 620-340-6300 rcunningham@emporiarec.org

Kim Curran

Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9159 kimc@leawood.org

Chris Curtis

Missy Droegemeier

Monte Fiegel

Ryan Dalton

Dennis Drown

Dan Field

Mandy Danler

Chris Drum

Mike Fields

Anna Davidson

Alison Dudley

Tony Finlay

Brandon Davidson

Chuck Dvorak

Garet Fitzpatrick

Debbi Davidson

Eddie Eastes

Dave Fly

Fort Scott Recreation Commission p: 620-223-0386 poppadfly@msn.com

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-546-2343 levi.gantenbein@ksoutdoors.com

Michael Day

Larry Eberle

Kathy Fode

Nick Garcia

Jane Foltz

Jay Garvin

Beau Ford

Bill Gaskill

Tanner Ford

Steve Geddes

Robert Fossum

Jill Geller

Susan Fowler

Tom Gennette

Candi Fox

Donna Gerstner

Retired Professional p: 785-478-2030

Winfield Recreation Commission p: 620-221-2160 candifox@winfieldrec.com

Scott Erickson

Steve Friend

John Giambalvo

Angelo Fears

Toyla Frondorf

Occupational Performance Corporation p: 785-201-1843 a22cricket22@gmail.com Wellsville Joint Recreation Commission p: 785-883-4532 ryan.wjrc@gmail.com Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7100 mdanler@lenexa.com Arkansas City Recreation Commission p: 620-441-2018 ajdavidson@arkcityrec.org Kingman-Norwich Recreation Commission p: 620-532-2761 kingmanrec@gmail.com Arkansas City Recreation Commission p: 620-441-2018 recpools@arkcity.org Derby Parks Department p: 316-788-9776 michaelday@derbyweb.com

Annette Deghand

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7920 adeghand@lawrenceks.org

Kenneth “Ramie” DeGraeve Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6440 rdegraeve@cityofshawnee.org

Nicole DeHaven

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3160 nicole.dehaven@jocogov.org

Fred DeVictor

Retired Professional p: 785-842-8216

Terry DeWeese Retired Professional p: 785-494-2763

Michael Dizney

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 816-258-4550 michael.dizney@jocogov.org

James Dobbs

Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation p: 913-238-2508 jdobbs@bonnersprings.org

Jennifer Doty

Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7132 jdoty@lenexa.com

Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 missy@haysrec.org Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2789 drown@cityofmhk.com Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 chris@derbyrec.com Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7940 adudley@lawrenceks.org Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-441-8669 chuck.dvorak@jocogov.org Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 eastes@cityofmhk.com Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-726-3212 larry.eberle@ksoutdoors.com

Brad Eccles

Tonganoxie Recreation Commission p: 913-845-3502 brad-trc@sunflower.com

Edward Eichenberger

Pittsburg Parks and Recreation p: 620-215-3665 edtheref1@yahoo.com

Kate Elliott

Lindsborg Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-227-3333 katee@lindsborgcity.org

Jo Ellis

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-330-7358 jellis@lawrenceks.org

Chris Engel

City of Merriam p: 913-322-5500 cengel@merriam.org

Ted Ensley

Atchison Recreation Commission p: 913-426-2509 scottatchisonrec@hotmail.com Pittsburg Parks and Recreation p: 620-231-8310 angelo.fears@pittks.org

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-583-9985 monte.fiegel@jocogov.org

Kim Galbraith

KRPA Citizen Board Chair kim.galbraith81@yahoo.com

Scott Gamerl

Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 scottg@leawood.org

Johnson County Park Police p: 913-826-3463 dan.field@jocogov.org

Audrey Gann

Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-7330 agann@newtonrec.org

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8644 mkfields@olatheks.org

Dane Ganoung

Plainville Recreation Commission p: 785-737-6220 plainvillerecreation@gmail.com

Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 tfinlay@hutchrec.com

Chris Gansel

Graham County Recreation Commission p: 785-216-0867 gcrc.hc@gmail.com

Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 gfitzpatrick@gbrc.kscoxmail.com

Levi Gantenbein

Retired Professional p: 785-842-6674 fodekathy@gmail.com

St John Recreation Commission p: 620-549-6549 reccom@embarqmail.com

Abilene Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-263-7266 aprd@abilenecityhall.com City of Spring Hill Parks p: 913-592-3781 beau.ford@springhillks.gov

De Soto Parks and Recreation p: 913-586-5280 jgarvin@desotoks.us Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-826-7335 bill.gaskill@salina.org

Wellington Recreation Commission p: 620-326-3323 tford@usd353.com

Valley Center Recreation Commission p: 316-755-7345 reccenter@vcrc.kscoxmail.com

Colby Recreation Department p: 785-460-4440 colbyrecreation@gmail.com

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3404 jill.geller@jocogov.org

Hentzler Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2681 susan.hentzler@snco.us

City of Concordia Recreation p: 785-243-2670 tgennette@concordiaks.org Retired Professional p: 620-275-9673 gcbooboo@cox.net

Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 steve@baldwinrec.org

Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-927-2694 jgiambalvo@lenexa.com

Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 toyla@hutchrec.com

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KRPA MEMBER DIRECTORY

PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS LISTINGS

Jimmy Gibbs

Donita Grinde-Houtman

Edeka Hauser

Neil Holman

Matt Gillespie

Trishelle Griswold

Susan Hayden

Adraina Holopirek

Whitney Gillman

Mitch Gross

Colleen Gleue

Amanda Gutierrez

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785- 832-3450 jgibbs@lawrenceks.org Johnson County Park Police p: 913-438-8074 matthew.gillespie@jocogov.org Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 whitney@baldwinrec.org Stanton County Recreation Commission p: 620-492-2101 screc@pld.com

Dave Goble

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-362-3671 dave.goble@ksoutdoors.com

Jason Goin

Spring Hill Recreation Commission p: 913-592-2214 jasong@springhillrec.org

Marcine A Goodrum

Wellington Recreation Commission p: 620-326-3323 mgoodrum@usd353.com

Michael Goodwin Kansas Trails Council p: 785-221-1794 goodwinmw@cox.net

Alex Goossen

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-873-2701 alex.goossen@ksoutdoors.com

Jaime Grant

Coffeyville Recreation Commission p: 620-251-5910 crcprojects@sbcglobal.net

Steve Grant

Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-651-2203 sgrant@firstcity.org

Joshua Gray

Junction City Parks and Recreation p: 785-238-1678 grayjosh@yahoo.com

Sandra Greason

Jewish Community Center of GKC p: 913-327-8042 sandragr@thejkc.org

Rowan Green

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7971 rgreen@lawrenceks.org

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 donita@derbyrec.com

Spring Hill Recreation Commission p: 913-592-2214 trishelleg@springhillrec.org Sunflower State Games p: 785-235-2295 mgross@sunflowergames.com Emporia Recreation Commission p: 620-340-6300 agutierrez@emporiarec.org

Jessie Habiger

Claflin Recreation Commission p: 620-588-4321 claflinrec@gmail.com

Todd Hackleman

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 todd@derbyrec.com

Ryan Hafen

Sublette Recreation Commission p: 620-271-3967 srchafen@gmail.com

Terri Hahn

Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620-276-1200 terri.hahn@gardencityks.us

Gary Haller

Retired Professional

Megan Hammeke

Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 mhammeke@gbrc.kscoxmail.com

Sid Hanson

Overland Park, Recreation Services p: 913-895-6392 sid.hanson@opkansas.org

Jean Harder

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3466 jean.harder@jocogov.org

Steve Hardesty

Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-309-5765 steve.hardesty@salina.org

Dawn Harmon

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6006 dharmon@bluevalleyrec.org

Lindsay Hart

Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7130 lhart@lenexa.com

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Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 ehauser@pld.com Retired Professional susanthayden@gmail.com

Brian Hayes

Bel Aire Recreation p: 316-744-2700 reccenter@belaireks.gov

Ralph Hays

Retired Professional p: 913-449-4457

Mark Hecker

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3454 mhecker@lawrenceks.org

Paul Hecker

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-9717 phecker@olatheks.org

Josh Hefley

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6030 jhefley@bluevalleyrec.org

Kelby Hellwig

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-948-3944 kelby.hellwig@jocogov.org

Diann Henderson

Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 trizketmom@gmail.com

Pat Hennessey

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-423-0995 phennessey@lawrenceks.org

Ticia Herd

Mulvane Recreation Commission p: 316-777-0858 thuman@mulvanerec.kscoxmail.com

Steve Herrig

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6047 sherrig@bluevalleyrec.org

Tim Hicks

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-529-2677 tim@derbyrec.com

T. Douglas Hite

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2908 doug.hite@jocogov.org

Marisa Holloway

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8608 mmholloway@olatheks.org

Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-631-5200 nholman@cityofshawnee.org Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 aholopirek@gardnerkansas.gov

James Hook

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6000 jhook@bluevalleyrec.org

Kyle Hoover

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-238-3014 kyle.hoover@ksoutdoors.com

Darren Hornback

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 darren@derbyrec.com

Troy Houtman

Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-268-4398 thoutman@wichita.gov

Jerry Hover

Retired Professional p: 575-756-9151 jerryhover@hotmail.com

Christy Humerickhouse

Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8200 chumerickhouse@missionks.org

Danny Huntsinger

Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-477-7149 dhuntsinger@lenexa.com

Justin Huslig

De Soto Parks and Recreation p: 913-586-5281 jhuslig@desotoks.us

David Hutfles

City of Seneca p: 785-336-2747 hutflesd@gmail.com

Lee Ice

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-330-7355 ice@lawrenceks.org

Eric Jantz

Holcomb Recreation Commission p: 620-277-2152 hrcdirector@wbsnet.org

Phil Jeannin

Tonganoxie Recreation Commission p: 913-845-3502

Scot Jeffers

Molly Keehn

Kate Kinkaid

Shelley Kuehler

Robin Jennison

Scott Keeler

Chris Kinman

Toby Kuhn

Janice Jewett

Sean Keenan

Lisa Klaassen

Burlington Recreation Commission p: 620-364-8484 scot@burlingtonrec.com Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-296-2281 Pittsburg State University p: 620-249-3352 jjewett@pittstate.edu

Clinton Johnson

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-425-6775 clinton.johnson@ksoutdoors.com

Jeff Johnson

Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 jjohnson@hutchrec.com

Don Jolley

Retired Professional p: 620-382-3644

Corey Jones

Abilene Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-263-7266 parkshop@abilenecityhall.com

Jason Jones

Hesston Wellness Center p: 620-327-2323 jasonj@svilla.org

Kimberly Jones

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-637-2213 Kimberly.jones@ksoutdoors.com

Kristin Jones

Wamego Recreation Department p: 785-456-8810 recreation@wamego.org

Morris Jones

KCMO Parks and Recreation p: 660-747-7178 morrisjones@outlook.com

Sarah Jones

Erie Recreation Commission p: 620-244-3461 sarahjojones@gmail.com

Brent Julian

Independence Recreation Commission p: 620-331-0260 brentjulian5@yahoo.com

Bill Katzenberger Retired Professional p: 913-662-7241 wpkatz15@aol.com

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6000 mkeehn@bluevalleyrec.org City of Great Bend p: 620-793-4160 skeeler@greatbendks.net Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-631-5200 skeenan@cityofshawnee.org

James Kegin

Eudora Parks and Recreation p: 785-542-1725 jkegin@cityofeudoraks.gov

Les Keller

Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6403 kkinkaid@cityofshawnee.org Hoisington Recreation Commission p: 620-653-4050 ckinman@usd431.net

Konstance Knabe

Rob Knaussman

Andrea Kelly

Chanute Recreation Commission p: 620-431-4199 akelly.chanuterec@gmail.com

Jamie Kempfe

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2853 jamie.kempfe@jocogov.org

Caite Kendrick

Fort Riley DFMWR- Warrior Zone p: 785-239-8990 caitlin.a.kendrick@us.army.mil

John Kennedy

Banner Creek Reservior p: 785-364-4236 jkennedybcr@yahoo.com

Tim Kerbs

Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-309-5765 tim.kerbs@salina.org

Berkley Kerr

Iola Parks and Cemetery Department p: 620-365-4930 berkley.kerr@cityofiola.com

Zach Kesler

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-425-6775 zachary.kesler@ksoutdoors.com

Jay King

Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 jking1815@gmail.com

Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 grant@haysrec.org

Retired Professional p: 913-376-3125 jnrc00@fairpoint.net

Paul Keller

Lyons Recreation Commission p: 620-257-5412

Grant Lacy

Jack Kline

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8601 kknabe@olatheks.org

Kyliah Kellerman

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-877-2953 toby.kuhn@ksoutdoors.com

Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-337-9191 lklaassen@wichita.gov

Retired Professional p: 620-665-6256 Retired Professional p: 620-792-6090

Satanta Recreation Commission p: 620-544-6340 skuehler@pld.com

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8843 alange@olatheks.org

John Knight

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2600 john.knight@snco.us

Randy Knight

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3442 randy.knight@jocogov.org

Brad Kohlman

Hesston Recreation Commission p: 620-327-7128 brad.kohlman@usd460.org

Linda Lanterman

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-672-5911 linda.lanterman@ksoutdoors.com

Ryan Latta

Iola Recreation Department p: 620-365-4990 ryan.latta@cityofiola.com

Tim Laurent

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3452 tlaurent@lawrenceks.org

Christine Lay

Coffeyville Recreation Commission p: 620-251-5910 crcoffice@sbcglobal.net

Shayn Koppes

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 316-350-6240 shayn.koppes@ksoutdoors.com

Edward Lazear

Junction City Parks and Recreation p: 785-238-3103 ed.lazear@jcks.com

Kristen Koster

Tonya Lecuru

Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 kristen@haysrec.org

Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6402 tlecuru@cityofshawnee.org

Jordan Kottas

Jill Leiker

Lyons Recreation Commission p: 620-257-5412 jordan _ kottas@yahoo.com

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826.2951 jill.leiker@jocogov.org

Jackie Krehbiel

Angelia Lentz

Newton Park Department p: 316-284-6083 jkrehbiel@newtonkansas.com

Fort Riley MWR Outdoor Recreation p: 785-410-1862 lentz@twinvalley.net

Arkansas City Recreation Commission p: 620-441-4301 jkrisik@arkcityrec.org

Paul Krueger

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-844-2359

Aleks Lange

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3023 rob.knaussman@jocogov.org

Joe Krisik

Matthew Lamb

Nick Leon

Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 nleon@hutchrec.com

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8626 pkrueger@olatheks.org

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KRPA MEMBER DIRECTORY Darla Letts

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6080 dletts@bluevalleyrec.org

Burke Lewis

Newton Park Department p: 316-284-6083 blewis@newtonkansas.com

Paul Lewis

Dodge City Parks and Recreation p: 620-225-8100 paull@dodgecity.org

Tamara “Tami” Lickteig

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-642-6410 tamara.lickteig@jocogov.org

Andy Liebelt

Garden City Parks Department p: 620-271-1574 andy.liebelt@gardencityks.us

Larry Lindsay

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6030 llindsay@bluevalleyrec.org

Corey Linton

Osage City Parks and Recreation p: 785-528-4610 Rec@osagecity.com

Patsy Lisenby

PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS LISTINGS Gary Lucas

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 913-783-4507 gary.lucas@ksoutdoors.com

Natalie Lucas

Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8215 nlucas@missionks.org

Randy Luebbe

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2600 randy.luebbe@snco.us

Greg Lund

Riley County Park Department p: 785-539-2981 glund@rileycountyks.gov

Bill Maasen

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3437 bill.maasen@jocogov.org

Lori Madaus

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7946 Lmadaus@lawrenceks.org

Dan Mahanke

Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 DanM@Leawood.org

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-872-2061 patsy.lisenby@ksoutdoors.com

Josh Maike

Kathy Lockard

Anthony Marshall

Joe Loflin

Joe Martin

Clint Longacre

Mike Martin

Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8206 lockard@missionks.org Derby Parks Department p: 316-788-0301 joeloflin@derbyweb.com Emporia State University p: 620-341-5935

Shandi Lopez

Sublette Recreation Commission p: 620-675-8211 subletterec@hotmail.com

Thane Loring

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-753-4971 thane.loring@ksoutdoors.com

Todd Lovin

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-539-7941 todd.lovin@ksoutdoors.com

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7920 jmaike@lawrenceks.org Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8253 amarshall@missionks.org Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 joe@derbyrec.com City of Edwardsville Parks and Recreation p: 816-260-0016 mmartin@edwardsvilleks.org

Rick Martin

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-546-2565 rick.martin@ksoutdoors.com

Matthew Martinez

Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-268-4259 mamartinez@wichita.gov

Lynn Maska

Assistant Professor at FHSU p: 785-639-6983 lmaska@fhsu.edu

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Stephen Mason

David McGuire

Nathan Matney

Ryan McKee

Jeff Mayer

Dr. William McKinney

Olivia Mayer

Amber McLaughlin

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7950 smason@lawrenceks.org Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2953 nathan.matney@jocogov.org Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 mayer@cityofmhk.com Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2625 olivia.mayer@snco.us

Johnny Mays

Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7161 jmays@lenexa.com

Matt McClure

Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 mmcclure@gardnerkansas.gov

Warren McCoskey

Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-350-3171 wmccoskey@wichita.gov

Debra McCullough

Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 debra@baldwinrec.org

Adam McElhattan

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2855 adam.mcelhattan@jocogov.org

David McEntire

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2680 dave.mcentire@snco.us

Tom McEvoy

Emporia Recreation Commission p: 620-340-6300 tom _ mcevoy@mac.com

Bobby McFarland

Turner Recreation Commission : 913-287-2111 mcfarlandb@turnerusd202.org

Meghan McFee

Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620-277-7894 meghan.mcfee@gardencityks.us

Bill McGowan

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2802 bill.mcgowan@jocogov.org

Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-268-4361 x 4620 dmcguire@wichita.gov Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-556-7980 mckee@cityofmhk.com Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign p: 217-333-4410 wmmck@illinois.edu Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-726-3212 amber.mclaughlin@ksoutdoors.com

Mike McLaughlin

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2680 mike.mclaughlin@snco.us

Michael Meadors

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8628 mdmeadors@olatheks.org

Tegan Meadors

City of Edgerton p: 913-893-6231 tmeadors@edgertonks.org

Robert Mendoza

Derby Parks Department p: 316-788-0301 robertmendoza@derbyweb.com

Ryan Metcalf

Pittsburg State University p: 620-224-7839 ryanadammetcalf@hotmail.com

Rachel Meyer

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2685 rachel.meyer@snco.us

Tammy Michael

Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 tammy@baldwinrec.org

Heather Mihm

HorseThief Reservoir p: 620-253-8464 htr _ mihm@yahoo.com

Joann Miller

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6017 jmiller@bluevalleyrec.org

Lynn Miller

Beloit Recreation Department p: 785-738-2270 millerparks@nckcn.com

Matt Miller

Chris Nelson

Philip Martin

Bettie Partington

Jared Mocaby

Ted Nelson

Hedy Noveroske

Bart Peace

Liz Newman

Angel Obert

Darin Pearson

Todd Newman

Rachel O’Brien

Brent Peintner

Cheryl Newton

Greg Olmer

Todd Pernsteiner

Scott Nichols

Mark Olney

Anthony Perry

Tony Nichols

John Oppliger

Duane Peterson

Jaima Nicholson

Shawn Osborne

Shelby Peterson

Richard Nienstedt

Neal Owings

Anne Phillips

Brian Nilges

Lauren Ozburn

Bruce Pinkall

Haley Nixon

Ginny Pape

Carol Poe

Jennifer Nixon

Matt Parenti

Rhonda Pollard

Jennea Noel

Gayle Parker

Michael Pope

Nathan Nogelmeier

Darcie Parkhurst

Lakin Recreation Commission p: 620-355-7039 mmiller@pld.com Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-753-4971 jared.mocaby@ksoutdoors.com

Mike Mohler

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2780 mohler@cityofmhk.com

Jake Moore

Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-242-1939 jake _ moore20@yahoo.com

Janet Moore

Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-22-8221 jmoore@missionks.org

Troy Moree

Rose Hill Recreation Commission p: 316-776-9880 troy@rosehillrec.kscoxmail.com

Cinda Morehead

Greensburg Recreation Commission p: 620-723-1110 gburgrec@gmail.com

Craig Morrison, Sr.

Hutchinson Park Department p: 620-694-2665 craigm@hutchgov.com

Gwyn Muto

McPherson Recreation Commission p: 620-241-0363 gwynmuto@ymca-mrc.org

Brad Naccarato

Maize Recreation Commission p: 316-729-7818 bradn@maizerec.com

Marlene Natoli Retired Professional p: 913-764-1336 marnatoli@att.net

Clay Neal

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-368-3787 clay.neal@snco.us

Susanne Neely

Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-477-7131 sneely@lenexa.com

Travis Neidig

Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620-276-1200 travis.neidig@gardencityks.us

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 nelson@cityofmhk.com Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6170 tnelson@hutchrec.com Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-9720 lnewman@olatheks.org City of Chanute Parks Department p: 620-212-8776 tnewman@chanute.org Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2967 cheryl.newton@snco.us Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 gcrcdir@pld.com Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 tonyn@leawood.org Mulvane Recreation Commission p: 316-777-0858 jmcguire@mulvanerec.kscoxmail.com Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-229-3600 rnienstedt@ottawaks.gov Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8613 bnilges@olatheks.org Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 haley@haysrec.org Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 jennifer@derbyrec.com Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-303-8036 jnoel@wichita.gov Fairway Parks and Recreation p: 913-262-0350 nnogelmeier@fairwaykansas.org

Nohe Springsted Inc., Advisors to the Public Sector mnohe@springsted.com

Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7134 bpartington@lenexa.com

Fort Riley MWR - Eyster Pool p: 785-239-9441 hedy.d.noveroske.civ@mail.mil

Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-7330 bpeace@newtonrec.org

Turner Recreation Commission p: 913-287-2111 oberta@turnerusd202.org

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7959 dpearson@lawrenceks.org

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3163 rachel.obrien@jocogov.org Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-268-4130 golmer@wichita.gov

Pernsteiner Creative Group p: 952-841-1111 info@pernsteiner.com

Winfield Parks Department p: 620-221-5637 molney@winfieldks.org

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-969-0300 ant.perry10@gmail.com

Pittsburg State University p: 620-235-4665 jopplige@pittstate.edu

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7949 dpeterson@lawrenceks.org

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2600 shawn.osborne@snco.us Valley Center Parks and Public Grounds p: 316-755-7320 parks@valleycenterks.org Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7100 lozburn@lenexa.com

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8676 sapeterson@olatheks.org WYCO/KCK UG Parks and Recreation p: 913-573-8331 aphillips@wycokck.org Pratt Parks and Recreation p: 620-672-3261 prattrec@prattrecreation.com

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 pape@cityofmhk.com

Kingman-Norwich Recreation Commission p: 620-478-2580 rec@knrc.kscoxmail.com

Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-242-1939 parenti _ matt@yahoo.com

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3020 rhonda.pollard@jocogov.org

Tonganoxie Recreation Commission p: 913-845-3502 gayle-trc@sunflower.com Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 darcie@derbyrec.com

Cheney Recreation Commission p: 316-542-0010 brent@cheneyrecreation.com

M S Pope & Associates Consulting p: 620-789-4541

AJ Preisner

Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 ajpreisner@haysrec.org

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KRPA MEMBER DIRECTORY Kathy Pritchett

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-672-5911 kathy.pritchett@ksoutdoors.com

Lauren Przymus

PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS LISTINGS Adam Richter

Jeremiah Salazar

Reed Scott

Cherie Riffey

Robert Sanchez

Steve Seibel

Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 arichter@hutchrec.com

McPherson Park Department p: 620-245-2400 laurenh@mcpcity.com

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-672-0745 cherie.riffey@ksoutdoors.com

Daniel Pyle

Debbie Rinzler

Ellis Recreation Commission p: 785-726-3718 ellisrec@gbta.net

Dave Quillin

Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 dave@haysrec.org

David Rains

Coffeyville Recreation Commission p: 620-251-5910 crcdirec@sbcglobal.net

Nicholas Rebant

Atchison Recreation Commission p: 913-367-3352 nicrebant54@hotmail.com

Stephanie Rebel

Ness City Recreation Commission p: 785-798-2453 nessrec@gbta.net

Michael Reichle

City of Holton p: 785-364-9000 mreichle@holtonkansas.org

Chuck Reinert

Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620-276-1200 chuck.reinert@gardencityks.us

Tony Reitz

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-273-6740 anthony.reitz@ksoutdoors.com

Charlie Rensing

Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7136 crensing@lenexa.com

Kent Rettig

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8563 krettig@olatheks.org

Doug Reynolds Retired Professional p: 785-267-2429

Joel Reynoldson

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-631-5208 joel.reynoldson@jocogov.org

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-828-4933 debbie.rinzler@ksoutdoors.com

Gary Ristow

Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-471-7100 gristow@lenexa.com

Erin Ritter

Fort Riley MWR p: 785-239-5041 erin.d.ritter2.naf@mail.mil

Kyle Roberts

McPherson Recreation Commission p: 620-241-0363 kyleroberts@ymca-mrc.org

Tom Robertson

Fort Scott Recreation Commission p: 620-223-0386 fsrc@pbxmail.com

Jeremy Rogers

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/ Kansas City p: 913-573-8304 jrogers@wycokck.org

Overland Park, Recreation Services p: 913-895-6359 jeremiah.salazar@opkansas.org Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 rsanchez@gardnerkansas.gov

Libby Scarborough

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3160 libby.scarborough@jocogov.org

Barbara Schaible Retired Professional p: 785-832-8280

Lisa Scharnak

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3160 lisa.scharnak@jocogov.org

Angie Schechinger

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685.6024 aschechinger@bluevalleyrec.org

Travis Scheele

Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-309-5765 travis.scheele@salina.org

Scott Scherberger

Fort Riley MWR p: 785-239-2162 scott.d.scherberger.naf@mail.mil

Joan Scherman

Retired Professional scherman.joan@cox.net

Dustin Rojas

Andrea Schibi

Heidi Ross

Scott Schoon

Greg Ruether

Ross Schraeder

Jodi Runge

Dale Schwieger

McPherson Recreation Commission p: 620-241-0363 dustinrojas@ymca-mrc.org Topeka p: 989-780-0163 heidi.ross27@gmail.com Overland Park Park Services p: 913-890-1634 greg.ruether@opkansas.org Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-772-8638 jodi _ runge@yahoo.com

Jared Rutti

Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620 276-1200 jared.rutti@gardencityks.us

Lee Ann Sack

Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-350-3171 lsack@wichita.gov

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Parsons Recreation Commission p: 620-421-7077 azschibi@gmail.com Winfield Recreation Commission p: 620-221-2160 sschoon@winfieldrec.com Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7950 rschraeder@lawrenceks.org Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-528-4102 dale.schwieger@ksoutdoors.com

Gary Scott

Eudora Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-542-3434 gscott@cityofeudoraks.gov

Fort Riley MWR Sports p: 785-239-3724 reed.c.scott.civ@mail.mil Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-726-3212 steve.seibel@ksoutdoors.com

Frank Seitz

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 frank@derbyrec.com

Nick Sell

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-362-3671 nick.sell@ksoutdoors.com

Lisa Sewalson

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8795 lksewalson@olatheks.org

Brock Shafer

Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 brocks@leawood.org

Andrew Shain

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8602 ashain@olatheks.org

Ernie Shaw

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3450 eshaw@lawrenceks.org

Brittany Sheehan

Salina Parks and Recreation : 785-309-5765 brittany.sheehan@salina.org

Scott Shierk

Overland Park Park Services p: 913-327-6637 scott.shierk@opkansas.org

Brandy Shoemaker

Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-242-1939 brandy.shoemaker3@yahoo.com

Gary Shogren

City of Lindsborg p: 785-227-3355 garys@lindsborgcity.org

Gayle Sigurdson

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7920 gsigurdson@lawrenceks.org

Logan Singhisen

Andover Parks and Recreation p: 316-733-1590 lsinghisen@andoverks.com

Tommy Sink

Dave Smothers

Doug Sisk

Steve Snyder

Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-242-1939 tommy.sink@sbcglobal.net Hillsboro Recreation Commission p: 620-947-3490 recreation@cityofhillsboro.net

Scott Skucius

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-545-3345 scott.skucius@ksoutdoors.com

Steve Slane

Chanute Recreation Commission p: 620-431-4199 sslane@chanute.org

Jana Slansky

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-425-6775 jana.slansky@ksoutdoors.com

Anna Slocum

Merriam Parks and Recreation p: 913-322-5556 annas@merriam.org

Bernie Smith

Wellsville Joint Recreation Commision p: 785-787-3009 fbsmith44@gmail.com

Connie Smith

Topeka p: 620-794-4807 conniesmith45@hotmail.com

Derek Smith

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 derek@derbyrec.com

Jennifer Smith

Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8228 jsmith@missionks.org

Justine Smith

Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation p: 913-422-7010 recreation@bonnersprings.org

Keith Smith

Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-639-1727 keith@haysrec.org

Sandy Smith

Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 rands@opiwireless.com

Casey Smithson

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 csmithson@cityofmhk.com

Merriam Parks and Recreation p: 913-322-5550 daves@merriam.org Retired Professional p: 785-827-4905 snyder655@cox.net

Brice Soeken

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6036 bsoeken@bluevalleyrec.org

Junior Soeken

Lyons Recreation Commission p: 620-257-5412 lrc@lrc.kscoxmail.com

Micki Soft

Maize Recreation Commission p: 316-729-7818 micki@maizerec.com

Jennifer Sohm

Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 jsohm@haysville-ks.com

David Sommerla

Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-758-6605 dsommerla@firstcity.org

Shannon Sonnier

Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2852 shannon.sonnier@jocogov.org

Sarah Sooter

Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8223 ssooter@missionks.org

Darren Soucie

USD 367 Sport and Fitness Zone (Osawatomie) p: 913-755-3622 soucied@usd367.org

Megan Spence

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6030 mspence@bluevalleyrec.org

Jeff Spradlin

Jewish Community Center of GKC p: 913-327-8046 jeffs@thejkc.org

Phillip Spruytte

Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6443 pspruytte@cityofshawnee.org

Phillip Stanley

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 stanley@cityofmhk.com

Bridgett Starbuck

Stockton Recreation Commission p: 785-425-7016 stkrec@ruraltel.net

Alan Stark

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 316-683-8069 or 316-253-5869 alan.stark@ksoutdoors.com

Christi Starr Liberal Parks and Recreation Department p: 620-626-0133 christi.starr@cityofliberal.org

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2761 sutton@cityofmhk.com

Donna Swihart

Junction City Parks and Recreation p: 785-238-4210 donna.swihart@jcks.com

Alan Taber

Jason Steadman

Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-688-9301 ataber@wichita.gov

Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-7330 jsteadman@newtonrec.org

Andrew Tabor

Roger Steinbrock

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3458 rsteinbrock@lawrenceks.org

Darrell Stewart

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2956 darrell.stewart@snco.us

Jeff Stewart

Coffeyville Recreation Commission p: 620-251-5910 x 17 crcsport@sbcglobal.net

Ron Tenbrink

Ellsworth Recreation Commission p: 785-472-4123 ellsworth-rec@ellsworthks.net

Mario Thomas

Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8627 mathomas@olatheks.org

Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 jstewart@gardnerkansas.gov

Sean Thomas

Matt Stock

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-447-3808 matthew.stock@ksoutdoors.com

Jeff Stos

Mulvane Recreation Commission p: 316-777-0858 x102 jstos@mulvanerec.kscoxmail.com

Tracie Strain

Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-1157 tstrain@newtonrec.org

Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-706-7985 sthomas@cityofshawnee.org

Sara Thompson

Merriam Parks and Recreation p: 913-322-5551 SaraT@merriam.org

Wyatt Thompson

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 thompson@cityofmhk.com

Terry Thorman

Darlene Streeter

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-286-0676 darlene.streeter@snco.us

Ryan Stucky

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 316-772-8052 ryan.stucky@ksoutdoors.com

Ronna Stump

Liberal Parks and Recreation Department p: 620-626-0133 ronna.stump@cityofliberal.org

Brian Sullivan

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6020 tthorman@bluevalleyrec.org

John Tiemeyer

Rose Hill Recreation Commission p: 316-776-9880 john@rosehillrec.kscoxmail.com

Kellee Timbrook

Abilene Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-263-7266 recspec2@abilenecityhall.com

Robert Toalson

Champaign Park District, IL p: 217-359-7450

Bryan Toben

Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8200 bsullivan@missionks.org

Jason Sunderland

Angela Sutton

Overland Park Recreation Services p: 913-344-8686 bryan.toben@opkansas.org

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-828-4933 jason.sunderland@ksoutdoors.com

Travis Tobin

Stanton County Recreation Commission p: 620-492-2101 ttobinscr@ymail.com

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KRPA MEMBER DIRECTORY Brian Toby

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2980 brian.toby@snco.us

Jeff Todd

Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6030 jtodd@bluevalleyrec.org

Darren Tolin

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-291-2970 darren.tolin@snco.us

Jacinta Tolinos

Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 jacintat@leawood.org

Elyse Torres

Liberal Parks and Recreation Department p: 620-626-0133 elyse.torres@cityofliberal.org

Chad Tower

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3452 ctower@lawrenceks.org

Jennifer Tribue

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 jen@derbyrec.com

Matt Trujillo

PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS LISTINGS Luke VanSkike

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-249-0787 luke.vanskike@ksoutdoors.com

Roxy Vietti

City of Cimarron p: 620-855-0156 cimredrocks@yahoo.com

Kim Vogel

Pittsburg Park and Recreation p: 620-230-5538 kim.vogel@pittks.org

Luci Von Lintel

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 vonlintel@cityofmhk.com

Dale Voth

Gray County Recreation p: 620-855-3314 graycountyrecreation@yahoo.com

Bryan Waggoner

Chanute Recreation Commission p: 620-431-4199 bryanwaggonercrc@gmail.com

Logan Wagler

Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7100 lwagler@lenexa.com

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-873-2572 matt.trujillo@ksoutdoors.com

Nancy Wallerstein

Gerald Tucker

Mulvane Parks Department p: 316-777-9533 parks@mulvanekansas.com

City of Emporia Parks and Zoo Department p: 620-341-4377 jerrytuck72@gmail.com

Ricci Tucker

Winfield Recreation Commission p: 620-221-2160 riccitucker@winfieldrec.com

Chris Umphres

Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 cumph40@hotmail.com

Johnson County Park and Recreation District ghostlight@kc.rr.com

Kendra Walls

Kelly Walters

Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 waltersk@cityofmhk.com

Klinton Warner Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 kwarner@pld.com

Kristopher Warner

William Weber

Mitch Young

Jennifer Wegener

Beki Zook

Liberal Parks and Recreation Department p: 620-626-0133 william.weber@cityofliberal.org Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-217-6510 jennifer.wegener@snco.us

Camellia White

Turner Recreation Commission p: 913-287-2111 whiteca@turnerusd202.org

Cody White

Wellington Recreation Commission p: 620-326-3323 cwhite@usd353.com

Gail Wickham

Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 gail@haysrec.org

Tom Wilkerson

Retired Professional sunfltrw@sunflower.com

Susie Wilkes

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 susie@derbyrec.com

Angie Wilkins

Abilene Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-263-7266 recspec1@abilenecityhall.com

Debbie Williams

Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 debbie@derbyrec.com

Robert Wilson

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-330-7360 rwilson@lawrenceks.org

Kevin Wishart

El Dorado Recreation Department p: 316-322-7400 kwishart@city.eldoks.com

Sherri Withers

Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-5599 bmwtek484@hotmail.com

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-842-8562 sherri.withers@ksoutdoors.com

John Washington

Ed Wojtowicz

Pittsburg Parks and Recreation p: 620-230-5652 sara.vacca@pittks.org

Retired Professional p: 620-272-7498 jwashington25@cox.net

Jan VanDam

Jack Webb

Justin Wren

Brian Underwood

Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-826-7335 brian.underwood@salina.org

Sara Vacca

Stafford Recreation Commission p: 620-234-5248 x 259 jan@staffordrec.com

WYCO/KCK UG Parks and Recreation p: 913-573-8362 jwebb@wycokck.org

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Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6082 ewojtowicz@bluevalleyrec.org Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-238-3014 justin.wren@ksoutdoors.com

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-691-9632 mlyoung@lawrenceks.org Clearwater Recreation Commission p: 620-584-2323 director@clearwaterrec.org

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