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

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.

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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

Editorial Staff Managing Editor – Erika DevoreContributing Staff – Bonnie Simon

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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.

Merriam Parks & Recreation Announces 2016 Tim Murphy Art Gallery ScheduleThe 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.

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Lawrence offers Holiday Happenings SkatingChildren 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.

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WYCO/KCK Hosts Winter Carnival 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!

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Long Branch Lagoon Makes a Big Splash in Dodge CityThe 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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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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“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, KansasOur 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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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, KansasIf 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

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, KansasNo 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, KansasWelcome 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

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, KansasWe 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 technologically-advanced 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, KansasJust 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, KansasFrom 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

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, KansasDay 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

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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DISTINGUISHED FELLOW

DIANN HENDERSON 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.

DISTINGUISHED FELLOW

JOHN WASHINGTON 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 CORTEZ-LEONARD Shawnee County Parks and Recreation

During her 32 years of service Gloria Cortez-Leonard 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

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

WINNERSdescription. 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.

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

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

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.

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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.



Members ON THE MOVE

New Hirings and Job Announcements at Hutchinson Recreation Commission

New Hire for Gardner Parks and RecreationJosh 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 CommissionJohn 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.

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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.

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.

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Kansas Recreation and Park Association Erika Devore - [email protected] Bonnie Simon - [email protected] 700 SW Jackson St Ste 805 Topeka, KS 66603-3737 p: 785-235-6533

ORGANIZATION AND UNIVERSITIES MEMBERSEmporia 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

Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation James “Skip” Dobbs 200 E 3rd St Bonner Springs, KS 66012-1047 p: 913- 441-1662

Burlington Parks Department Kevin Boyce PO Box 207 Burlington, KS 66839-0207 p: 620-364-3071

BURLINGTON RECREATION COMMISSION 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

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

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

Concordia Recreation 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

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

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

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

Emporia Parks and Zoo Department 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

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

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

Garden City 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOHNSON COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT Jill Geller 7900 Renner Rd Shawnee Mission, KS 66219-9723 p: 913-438-7275

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

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, PARKS & TOURISM Linda Lanterman 512 SE 25th Ave Pratt, KS 67124-8174 p: 620-672-5911

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

LAKIN RECREATION COMMISSION 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

LEAWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION Chris Claxton 4800 Town Center Dr Leawood, KS 66211-2043 p: 913-339-6700

LENEXA PARKS AND RECREATION 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 Gwyn Muto PO Box 1066 McPherson, KS 67460-1066 p: 620-241-0363

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

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

Overland Park Recreation Services 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

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

SALINA PARKS AND RECREATION 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

Merriam Public Works Department Chris Engel 6901 Knox Merriam, KS 66203-0627 p: 913-322-5500

MISSION PARKS AND RECREATION 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

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

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

OSAWATOMIE USD 367 SPORT AND FITNESS ZONE Darren Soucie 300 11th St Osawatomie, KS 66064 p: 913-755-3622

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

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

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation 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

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

SUBLETTE RECREATION COMMISSION 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

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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

Hannah Auman Linwood p: 913-660-6640 [email protected]

Kathleen Avitt Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Kari Baesel Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826.3032 [email protected]

Brian Bailey City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation p: 785-220-2482 bbaile _ [email protected]

Jason Baird Herington Recreation Commission p: 785-258-3577 [email protected]

Dave Baker Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Nancy Baker Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-758-6629 [email protected]

Joe Bannon Sagamore Publishing p: 800-327-5557 [email protected]

Brian Bascue Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-7330 [email protected]

Jason Bauer Iola Recreation Department p: 620-365-4990 [email protected]

Trina Bauer Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Steven Baysinger Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6000 [email protected]

John Bell Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2991 [email protected]

Kristy Bellinger Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-330-7361 [email protected]

Jeff Bender Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-273-6740 [email protected]

MEMBERSDamon Adkins City of Emporia Park Department p: 620-341-4377 [email protected]

Todd Akers Newton Park Department p: 316-284-6083

Anna Albright Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6081 [email protected]

Michelle Alexander Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3160 [email protected]

David Allacher Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-286-0676 [email protected]

Nathan Alt Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-438-7275 [email protected]

Brett Anderson Caney Valley Recreation Commission p: 620-306-6034 [email protected]

Brian Anderson Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9110 [email protected]

Krista Anderson Grant County Recreation p: 620-424-3300 [email protected]

Don Argo City of El Dorado Recreation p: 316-322-7400 [email protected]

Robert Arneson Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 [email protected]

Bob Ash Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-826-7275 [email protected]

Nichole Asquith Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8643 [email protected]

Catherine August Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6018 [email protected]

Jennifer Bennett Emporia Recreation Commission p: 620-340-6300 [email protected]

Lee Beran Retired Professional p: 620-342-1793

Kaylie Bergkamp Garden Plain p: 316-644-3750 [email protected]

Terry Bertels Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2659 [email protected]

Jill Biondi Turner Recreation Commission p: 913-287-2111 [email protected]

Alex Birney Ellinwood Recreation Commission p: 620-566-7323 [email protected]

April Bishop Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 [email protected]

Roger Bixenman Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 [email protected]

Mike Blanke Russell Recreation Commission p: 785-483-6966 [email protected]

Tyler Bletscher Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-236-9457 [email protected]

Kelsey Blue Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 [email protected]

Steve Blue Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-826-7275 [email protected]

Toby Book Pittsburg Parks and Recreation p: 620-230-4550 [email protected]

Kevin Boyce City of Burlington Parks Department p: 620-364-3071 [email protected]

Jeff Boyle City of Hays Parks Department p: 785-628-7375 [email protected]


Lisa Boyles Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-753-4971 [email protected]

Kristi Rene Breese Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 [email protected]

Todd Brennon Pittsburg p: 620-249-0776 [email protected]

Jim Briel Trego Recreation Commission p: 785-743-2595 [email protected]

Darla Brown Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-246-3449 [email protected]

Troy Brown Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-628-8614 [email protected]

Jason Bruce Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 [email protected]

Mark Brull Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8606 [email protected]

Mike Buchanan Retired Professional [email protected]

Angela Buckner Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-518-2874 [email protected]

Ashlee Bullard Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7133 [email protected]

Phil Bures City of Garnett p: 785-448-5496 [email protected]

Wayne Burns McPherson Public Lands and Facilities Department p: 620-245-2565 [email protected]

Lynn Burris Retired Professional p: 785-478-4740

Michael Burton Overland Park Park Services p: 913-327-6638 [email protected]

James Chladek Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6000 [email protected]

Chris Claxton Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9151 [email protected]

Brad Clay Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8563 [email protected]

DeeAnna Claytor Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Randi Clifford Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Bill Cobb Retired Professional p: 913-851-8487

Eddie Coffey Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-782-7625 [email protected]

Hondo Collins Newton Park Department p: 316-284-6083

Matthew Colvin Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-539-7941 [email protected]

Justin Combs Hutchinson Park Department p: 620-694-1912 [email protected]

Amy Conkling Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 [email protected]

Drew Conwell Bel Aire Recreation p: 316-744-2700 [email protected]

Kelly Cook Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Kevin Corbett Retired Professional p: 913-207-3547 [email protected]

Jaclyn Buser Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6012 [email protected]

H Richard Bush Retired Professional p: 785-273-5694 [email protected]

Cindy Campbell Turner Aquatics Center p: 913-626-0102 [email protected]

Michelle Campbell Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-246-3449 [email protected]

Seth Carey Andover Parks and Recreation p: 316-733-1590 [email protected]

Jeff Carlson Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7142 [email protected]

Manuel Carmona Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826 2854 [email protected]

Steve Carrithers Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 [email protected]

Georgie Carter Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 [email protected]

Jordan Carter Scott Recreation Commission p: 620-872-2372 [email protected]

Randy Carter Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 [email protected]

Daniel Cecil Dodge City Parks and Recreation p: 620-255-4003 [email protected]

Stephanie Chase Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2900 [email protected]

Becky Childers Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7946 [email protected]

Frank Cortez Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 [email protected]

Tony Cosby Overland Park Park Services p: 913-895-6351 [email protected]

Laura Covert Pittsburg State University p: 620-235-4670 [email protected]

Linda Craghead Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-296-2281 [email protected]

Ted Craig Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-528-4102 [email protected]

Cindy Crandall Deerfield Recreation Commission p: 620-426-6373 [email protected]

Gary Crissman Parsons Recreation Commission p: 620-421-7077 [email protected]

Andrea Crittendon Leavenworth p: 816-838-8285 [email protected]

Jeff Crouse Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6441 [email protected]

Ryan Crowley Spring Hill Recreation Commission p: 913-592-2214 [email protected]

Jason Crum Lansing Parks and Recreation p: 913-727-2960 [email protected]

Dan Cullinan Jewish Community Campus p: 913-327-8201 [email protected]

Rick Cunningham Emporia Recreation Commission p: 620-340-6300 [email protected]

Kim Curran Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9159 [email protected]


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Chris Curtis Occupational Performance Corporation p: 785-201-1843 [email protected]

Ryan Dalton Wellsville Joint Recreation Commission p: 785-883-4532 [email protected]

Mandy Danler Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7100 [email protected]

Anna Davidson Arkansas City Recreation Commission p: 620-441-2018 [email protected]

Brandon Davidson Kingman-Norwich Recreation Commission p: 620-532-2761 [email protected]

Debbi Davidson Arkansas City Recreation Commission p: 620-441-2018 [email protected]

Michael Day Derby Parks Department p: 316-788-9776 [email protected]

Annette Deghand Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7920 [email protected]

Kenneth “Ramie” DeGraeve Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6440 [email protected]

Nicole DeHaven Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3160 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

James Dobbs Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation p: 913-238-2508 [email protected]

Jennifer Doty Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7132 [email protected]

Monte Fiegel Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-583-9985 [email protected]

Dan Field Johnson County Park Police p: 913-826-3463 [email protected]

Mike Fields Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8644 [email protected]

Tony Finlay Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 [email protected]

Garet Fitzpatrick Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 [email protected]

Dave Fly Fort Scott Recreation Commission p: 620-223-0386 [email protected]

Kathy Fode Retired Professional p: 785-842-6674 [email protected]

Jane Foltz Abilene Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-263-7266 [email protected]

Beau Ford City of Spring Hill Parks p: 913-592-3781 [email protected]

Tanner Ford Wellington Recreation Commission p: 620-326-3323 [email protected]

Robert Fossum Colby Recreation Department p: 785-460-4440 [email protected]

Susan Fowler Hentzler Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2681 [email protected]

Candi Fox Winfield Recreation Commission p: 620-221-2160 [email protected]

Steve Friend Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 [email protected]

Toyla Frondorf Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 [email protected]

Missy Droegemeier Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 [email protected]

Dennis Drown Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2789 [email protected]

Chris Drum Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Alison Dudley Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7940 [email protected]

Chuck Dvorak Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-441-8669 [email protected]

Eddie Eastes Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Larry Eberle Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-726-3212 [email protected]

Brad Eccles Tonganoxie Recreation Commission p: 913-845-3502 [email protected]

Edward Eichenberger Pittsburg Parks and Recreation p: 620-215-3665 [email protected]

Kate Elliott Lindsborg Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-227-3333 [email protected]

Jo Ellis Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-330-7358 [email protected]

Chris Engel City of Merriam p: 913-322-5500 [email protected]

Ted Ensley Retired Professional p: 785-478-2030

Scott Erickson Atchison Recreation Commission p: 913-426-2509 [email protected]

Angelo Fears Pittsburg Parks and Recreation p: 620-231-8310 [email protected]

Kim Galbraith KRPA Citizen Board Chair [email protected]

Scott Gamerl Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 [email protected]

Audrey Gann Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-7330 [email protected]

Dane Ganoung Plainville Recreation Commission p: 785-737-6220 [email protected]

Chris Gansel Graham County Recreation Commission p: 785-216-0867 [email protected]

Levi Gantenbein Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-546-2343 [email protected]

Nick Garcia St John Recreation Commission p: 620-549-6549 [email protected]

Jay Garvin De Soto Parks and Recreation p: 913-586-5280 [email protected]

Bill Gaskill Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-826-7335 [email protected]

Steve Geddes Valley Center Recreation Commission p: 316-755-7345 [email protected]

Jill Geller Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3404 [email protected]

Tom Gennette City of Concordia Recreation p: 785-243-2670 [email protected]

Donna Gerstner Retired Professional p: 620-275-9673 [email protected]

John Giambalvo Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-927-2694 [email protected]


Jimmy Gibbs Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785- 832-3450 [email protected]

Matt Gillespie Johnson County Park Police p: 913-438-8074 [email protected]

Whitney Gillman Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 [email protected]

Colleen Gleue Stanton County Recreation Commission p: 620-492-2101 [email protected]

Dave Goble Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-362-3671 [email protected]

Jason Goin Spring Hill Recreation Commission p: 913-592-2214 [email protected]

Marcine A Goodrum Wellington Recreation Commission p: 620-326-3323 [email protected]

Michael Goodwin Kansas Trails Council p: 785-221-1794 [email protected]

Alex Goossen Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-873-2701 [email protected]

Jaime Grant Coffeyville Recreation Commission p: 620-251-5910 [email protected]

Steve Grant Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-651-2203 [email protected]

Joshua Gray Junction City Parks and Recreation p: 785-238-1678 [email protected]

Sandra Greason Jewish Community Center of GKC p: 913-327-8042 [email protected]

Rowan Green Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7971 [email protected]

Edeka Hauser Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 [email protected]

Susan Hayden Retired Professional [email protected]

Brian Hayes Bel Aire Recreation p: 316-744-2700 [email protected]

Ralph Hays Retired Professional p: 913-449-4457

Mark Hecker Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3454 [email protected]

Paul Hecker Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-9717 [email protected]

Josh Hefley Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6030 [email protected]

Kelby Hellwig Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-948-3944 [email protected]

Diann Henderson Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 [email protected]

Pat Hennessey Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-423-0995 [email protected]

Ticia Herd Mulvane Recreation Commission p: 316-777-0858 [email protected]

Steve Herrig Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6047 [email protected]

Tim Hicks Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-529-2677 [email protected]

T. Douglas Hite Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2908 [email protected]

Marisa Holloway Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8608 [email protected]

Donita Grinde-Houtman Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Trishelle Griswold Spring Hill Recreation Commission p: 913-592-2214 [email protected]

Mitch Gross Sunflower State Games p: 785-235-2295 [email protected]

Amanda Gutierrez Emporia Recreation Commission p: 620-340-6300 [email protected]

Jessie Habiger Claflin Recreation Commission p: 620-588-4321 [email protected]

Todd Hackleman Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Ryan Hafen Sublette Recreation Commission p: 620-271-3967 [email protected]

Terri Hahn Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620-276-1200 [email protected]

Gary Haller Retired Professional

Megan Hammeke Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 [email protected]

Sid Hanson Overland Park, Recreation Services p: 913-895-6392 [email protected]

Jean Harder Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3466 [email protected]

Steve Hardesty Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-309-5765 [email protected]

Dawn Harmon Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6006 [email protected]

Lindsay Hart Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7130 [email protected]

Neil Holman Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-631-5200 [email protected]

Adraina Holopirek Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 [email protected]

James Hook Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6000 [email protected]

Kyle Hoover Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-238-3014 [email protected]

Darren Hornback Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Troy Houtman Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-268-4398 [email protected]

Jerry Hover Retired Professional p: 575-756-9151 [email protected]

Christy Humerickhouse Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8200 [email protected]

Danny Huntsinger Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-477-7149 [email protected]

Justin Huslig De Soto Parks and Recreation p: 913-586-5281 [email protected]

David Hutfles City of Seneca p: 785-336-2747 [email protected]

Lee Ice Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-330-7355 [email protected]

Eric Jantz Holcomb Recreation Commission p: 620-277-2152 [email protected]

Phil Jeannin Tonganoxie Recreation Commission p: 913-845-3502


KRPA MEMBER DIRECTORY PARKS & RECREATION MEMBERS LISTINGS

Scot Jeffers Burlington Recreation Commission p: 620-364-8484 [email protected]

Robin Jennison Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-296-2281

Janice Jewett Pittsburg State University p: 620-249-3352 [email protected]

Clinton Johnson Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-425-6775 [email protected]

Jeff Johnson Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 [email protected]

Don Jolley Retired Professional p: 620-382-3644

Corey Jones Abilene Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-263-7266 [email protected]

Jason Jones Hesston Wellness Center p: 620-327-2323 [email protected]

Kimberly Jones Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-637-2213 [email protected]

Kristin Jones Wamego Recreation Department p: 785-456-8810 [email protected]

Morris Jones KCMO Parks and Recreation p: 660-747-7178 [email protected]

Sarah Jones Erie Recreation Commission p: 620-244-3461 [email protected]

Brent Julian Independence Recreation Commission p: 620-331-0260 [email protected]

Bill Katzenberger Retired Professional p: 913-662-7241 [email protected]

Kate Kinkaid Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6403 [email protected]

Chris Kinman Hoisington Recreation Commission p: 620-653-4050 [email protected]

Lisa Klaassen Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-337-9191 [email protected]

Jack Kline Retired Professional p: 913-376-3125 [email protected]

Konstance Knabe Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8601 [email protected]

Rob Knaussman Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3023 [email protected]

John Knight Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2600 [email protected]

Randy Knight Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3442 [email protected]

Brad Kohlman Hesston Recreation Commission p: 620-327-7128 [email protected]

Shayn Koppes Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 316-350-6240 [email protected]

Kristen Koster Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 [email protected]

Jordan Kottas Lyons Recreation Commission p: 620-257-5412 jordan _ [email protected]

Jackie Krehbiel Newton Park Department p: 316-284-6083 [email protected]

Joe Krisik Arkansas City Recreation Commission p: 620-441-4301 [email protected]

Paul Krueger Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8626 [email protected]

Molly Keehn Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6000 [email protected]

Scott Keeler City of Great Bend p: 620-793-4160 [email protected]

Sean Keenan Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-631-5200 [email protected]

James Kegin Eudora Parks and Recreation p: 785-542-1725 [email protected]

Les Keller Retired Professional p: 620-665-6256

Paul Keller Retired Professional p: 620-792-6090

Kyliah Kellerman Lyons Recreation Commission p: 620-257-5412

Andrea Kelly Chanute Recreation Commission p: 620-431-4199 [email protected]

Jamie Kempfe Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2853 [email protected]

Caite Kendrick Fort Riley DFMWR- Warrior Zone p: 785-239-8990 [email protected]

John Kennedy Banner Creek Reservior p: 785-364-4236 [email protected]

Tim Kerbs Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-309-5765 [email protected]

Berkley Kerr Iola Parks and Cemetery Department p: 620-365-4930 [email protected]

Zach Kesler Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-425-6775 [email protected]

Jay King Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 [email protected]

Shelley Kuehler Satanta Recreation Commission p: 620-544-6340 [email protected]

Toby Kuhn Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-877-2953 [email protected]

Grant Lacy Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 [email protected]

Matthew Lamb Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-844-2359

Aleks Lange Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8843 [email protected]

Linda Lanterman Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-672-5911 [email protected]

Ryan Latta Iola Recreation Department p: 620-365-4990 [email protected]

Tim Laurent Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3452 [email protected]

Christine Lay Coffeyville Recreation Commission p: 620-251-5910 [email protected]

Edward Lazear Junction City Parks and Recreation p: 785-238-3103 [email protected]

Tonya Lecuru Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6402 [email protected]

Jill Leiker Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826.2951 [email protected]

Angelia Lentz Fort Riley MWR Outdoor Recreation p: 785-410-1862 [email protected]

Nick Leon Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 [email protected]


Darla Letts Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6080 [email protected]

Burke Lewis Newton Park Department p: 316-284-6083 [email protected]

Paul Lewis Dodge City Parks and Recreation p: 620-225-8100 [email protected]

Tamara “Tami” Lickteig Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-642-6410 [email protected]

Andy Liebelt Garden City Parks Department p: 620-271-1574 [email protected]

Larry Lindsay Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6030 [email protected]

Corey Linton Osage City Parks and Recreation p: 785-528-4610 [email protected]

Patsy Lisenby Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-872-2061 [email protected]

Kathy Lockard Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8206 [email protected]

Joe Loflin Derby Parks Department p: 316-788-0301 [email protected]

Clint Longacre Emporia State University p: 620-341-5935

Shandi Lopez Sublette Recreation Commission p: 620-675-8211 [email protected]

Thane Loring Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-753-4971 [email protected]

Todd Lovin Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-539-7941 [email protected]

Stephen Mason Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7950 [email protected]

Nathan Matney Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2953 [email protected]

Jeff Mayer Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Olivia Mayer Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2625 [email protected]

Johnny Mays Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7161 [email protected]

Matt McClure Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 [email protected]

Warren McCoskey Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-350-3171 [email protected]

Debra McCullough Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 [email protected]

Adam McElhattan Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2855 [email protected]

David McEntire Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2680 [email protected]

Tom McEvoy Emporia Recreation Commission p: 620-340-6300 tom _ [email protected]

Bobby McFarland Turner Recreation Commission : 913-287-2111 [email protected]

Meghan McFee Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620-277-7894 [email protected]

Bill McGowan Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2802 [email protected]

Gary Lucas Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 913-783-4507 [email protected]

Natalie Lucas Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8215 [email protected]

Randy Luebbe Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2600 [email protected]

Greg Lund Riley County Park Department p: 785-539-2981 [email protected]

Bill Maasen Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3437 [email protected]

Lori Madaus Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7946 [email protected]

Dan Mahanke Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 [email protected]

Josh Maike Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7920 [email protected]

Anthony Marshall Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8253 [email protected]

Joe Martin Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Mike Martin City of Edwardsville Parks and Recreation p: 816-260-0016 [email protected]

Rick Martin Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-546-2565 [email protected]

Matthew Martinez Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-268-4259 [email protected]

Lynn Maska Assistant Professor at FHSU p: 785-639-6983 [email protected]

David McGuire Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-268-4361 x 4620 [email protected]

Ryan McKee Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-556-7980 [email protected]

Dr. William McKinney Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign p: 217-333-4410 [email protected]

Amber McLaughlin Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-726-3212 [email protected]

Mike McLaughlin Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2680 [email protected]

Michael Meadors Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8628 [email protected]

Tegan Meadors City of Edgerton p: 913-893-6231 [email protected]

Robert Mendoza Derby Parks Department p: 316-788-0301 [email protected]

Ryan Metcalf Pittsburg State University p: 620-224-7839 [email protected]

Rachel Meyer Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2685 [email protected]

Tammy Michael Baldwin City Recreation Commission p: 785-594-3670 [email protected]

Heather Mihm HorseThief Reservoir p: 620-253-8464 htr _ [email protected]

Joann Miller Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6017 [email protected]

Lynn Miller Beloit Recreation Department p: 785-738-2270 [email protected]



Matt Miller Lakin Recreation Commission p: 620-355-7039 [email protected]

Jared Mocaby Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-753-4971 [email protected]

Mike Mohler Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2780 [email protected]

Jake Moore Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-242-1939 jake _ [email protected]

Janet Moore Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-22-8221 [email protected]

Troy Moree Rose Hill Recreation Commission p: 316-776-9880 [email protected]

Cinda Morehead Greensburg Recreation Commission p: 620-723-1110 [email protected]

Craig Morrison, Sr. Hutchinson Park Department p: 620-694-2665 [email protected]

Gwyn Muto McPherson Recreation Commission p: 620-241-0363 [email protected]

Brad Naccarato Maize Recreation Commission p: 316-729-7818 [email protected]

Marlene Natoli Retired Professional p: 913-764-1336 [email protected]

Clay Neal Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-368-3787 [email protected]

Susanne Neely Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-477-7131 [email protected]

Travis Neidig Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620-276-1200 [email protected]

Philip Martin Nohe Springsted Inc., Advisors to the Public Sector [email protected]

Hedy Noveroske Fort Riley MWR - Eyster Pool p: 785-239-9441 [email protected]

Angel Obert Turner Recreation Commission p: 913-287-2111 [email protected]

Rachel O’Brien Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3163 [email protected]

Greg Olmer Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-268-4130 [email protected]

Mark Olney Winfield Parks Department p: 620-221-5637 [email protected]

John Oppliger Pittsburg State University p: 620-235-4665 [email protected]

Shawn Osborne Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2600 [email protected]

Neal Owings Valley Center Parks and Public Grounds p: 316-755-7320 [email protected]

Lauren Ozburn Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7100 [email protected]

Ginny Pape Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Matt Parenti Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-242-1939 parenti _ [email protected]

Gayle Parker Tonganoxie Recreation Commission p: 913-845-3502 [email protected]

Darcie Parkhurst Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Chris Nelson Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Ted Nelson Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6170 [email protected]

Liz Newman Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-9720 [email protected]

Todd Newman City of Chanute Parks Department p: 620-212-8776 [email protected]

Cheryl Newton Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2967 [email protected]

Scott Nichols Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 [email protected]

Tony Nichols Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 [email protected]

Jaima Nicholson Mulvane Recreation Commission p: 316-777-0858 [email protected]

Richard Nienstedt Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-229-3600 [email protected]

Brian Nilges Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8613 [email protected]

Haley Nixon Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 [email protected]

Jennifer Nixon Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Jennea Noel Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-303-8036 [email protected]

Nathan Nogelmeier Fairway Parks and Recreation p: 913-262-0350 [email protected]

Bettie Partington Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7134 [email protected]

Bart Peace Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-7330 [email protected]

Darin Pearson Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7959 [email protected]

Brent Peintner Cheney Recreation Commission p: 316-542-0010 [email protected]

Todd Pernsteiner Pernsteiner Creative Group p: 952-841-1111 [email protected]

Anthony Perry Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-969-0300 [email protected]

Duane Peterson Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7949 [email protected]

Shelby Peterson Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8676 [email protected]

Anne Phillips WYCO/KCK UG Parks and Recreation p: 913-573-8331 [email protected]

Bruce Pinkall Pratt Parks and Recreation p: 620-672-3261 [email protected]

Carol Poe Kingman-Norwich Recreation Commission p: 620-478-2580 [email protected]

Rhonda Pollard Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3020 [email protected]

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

AJ Preisner Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 [email protected]


Kathy Pritchett Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-672-5911 [email protected]

Lauren Przymus McPherson Park Department p: 620-245-2400 [email protected]

Daniel Pyle Ellis Recreation Commission p: 785-726-3718 [email protected]

Dave Quillin Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 [email protected]

David Rains Coffeyville Recreation Commission p: 620-251-5910 [email protected]

Nicholas Rebant Atchison Recreation Commission p: 913-367-3352 [email protected]

Stephanie Rebel Ness City Recreation Commission p: 785-798-2453 [email protected]

Michael Reichle City of Holton p: 785-364-9000 [email protected]

Chuck Reinert Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620-276-1200 [email protected]

Tony Reitz Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-273-6740 [email protected]

Charlie Rensing Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7136 [email protected]

Kent Rettig Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8563 [email protected]

Doug Reynolds Retired Professional p: 785-267-2429

Joel Reynoldson Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-631-5208 [email protected]

Jeremiah Salazar Overland Park, Recreation Services p: 913-895-6359 [email protected]

Robert Sanchez Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 [email protected]

Libby Scarborough Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3160 [email protected]

Barbara Schaible Retired Professional p: 785-832-8280

Lisa Scharnak Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-3160 [email protected]

Angie Schechinger Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685.6024 [email protected]

Travis Scheele Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-309-5765 [email protected]

Scott Scherberger Fort Riley MWR p: 785-239-2162 [email protected]

Joan Scherman Retired Professional [email protected]

Andrea Schibi Parsons Recreation Commission p: 620-421-7077 [email protected]

Scott Schoon Winfield Recreation Commission p: 620-221-2160 [email protected]

Ross Schraeder Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7950 [email protected]

Dale Schwieger Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-528-4102 [email protected]

Gary Scott Eudora Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-542-3434 [email protected]

Adam Richter Hutchinson Recreation Commission p: 620-663-6179 [email protected]

Cherie Riffey Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-672-0745 [email protected]

Debbie Rinzler Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-828-4933 [email protected]

Gary Ristow Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-471-7100 [email protected]

Erin Ritter Fort Riley MWR p: 785-239-5041 [email protected]

Kyle Roberts McPherson Recreation Commission p: 620-241-0363 [email protected]

Tom Robertson Fort Scott Recreation Commission p: 620-223-0386 [email protected]

Jeremy Rogers Unified Government of Wyandotte County/ Kansas City p: 913-573-8304 [email protected]

Dustin Rojas McPherson Recreation Commission p: 620-241-0363 [email protected]

Heidi Ross Topeka p: 989-780-0163 [email protected]

Greg Ruether Overland Park Park Services p: 913-890-1634 [email protected]

Jodi Runge Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-772-8638 jodi _ [email protected]

Jared Rutti Garden City Recreation Commission p: 620 276-1200 [email protected]

Lee Ann Sack Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-350-3171 [email protected]

Reed Scott Fort Riley MWR Sports p: 785-239-3724 [email protected]

Steve Seibel Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-726-3212 [email protected]

Frank Seitz Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Nick Sell Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-362-3671 [email protected]

Lisa Sewalson Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8795 [email protected]

Brock Shafer Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 [email protected]

Andrew Shain Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8602 [email protected]

Ernie Shaw Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3450 [email protected]

Brittany Sheehan Salina Parks and Recreation : 785-309-5765 [email protected]

Scott Shierk Overland Park Park Services p: 913-327-6637 [email protected]

Brandy Shoemaker Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-242-1939 [email protected]

Gary Shogren City of Lindsborg p: 785-227-3355 [email protected]

Gayle Sigurdson Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-7920 [email protected]

Logan Singhisen Andover Parks and Recreation p: 316-733-1590 [email protected]



Tommy Sink Ottawa Recreation Commission p: 785-242-1939 [email protected]

Doug Sisk Hillsboro Recreation Commission p: 620-947-3490 [email protected]

Scott Skucius Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-545-3345 [email protected]

Steve Slane Chanute Recreation Commission p: 620-431-4199 [email protected]

Jana Slansky Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-425-6775 [email protected]

Anna Slocum Merriam Parks and Recreation p: 913-322-5556 [email protected]

Bernie Smith Wellsville Joint Recreation Commision p: 785-787-3009 [email protected]

Connie Smith Topeka p: 620-794-4807 [email protected]

Derek Smith Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Jennifer Smith Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8228 [email protected]

Justine Smith Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation p: 913-422-7010 [email protected]

Keith Smith Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-639-1727 [email protected]

Sandy Smith Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 [email protected]

Casey Smithson Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Alan Stark Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 316-683-8069 or 316-253-5869 [email protected]

Christi Starr Liberal Parks and Recreation Department p: 620-626-0133 [email protected]

Jason Steadman Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-7330 [email protected]

Roger Steinbrock Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3458 [email protected]

Darrell Stewart Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2956 [email protected]

Jeff Stewart Gardner Parks and Recreation p: 913-856-0936 [email protected]

Matt Stock Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-447-3808 [email protected]

Jeff Stos Mulvane Recreation Commission p: 316-777-0858 x102 [email protected]

Tracie Strain Newton Recreation Commission p: 316-283-1157 [email protected]

Darlene Streeter Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-286-0676 [email protected]

Ryan Stucky Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 316-772-8052 [email protected]

Ronna Stump Liberal Parks and Recreation Department p: 620-626-0133 [email protected]

Brian Sullivan Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8200 [email protected]

Jason Sunderland Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-828-4933 [email protected]

Dave Smothers Merriam Parks and Recreation p: 913-322-5550 [email protected]

Steve Snyder Retired Professional p: 785-827-4905 [email protected]

Brice Soeken Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6036 [email protected]

Junior Soeken Lyons Recreation Commission p: 620-257-5412 [email protected]

Micki Soft Maize Recreation Commission p: 316-729-7818 [email protected]

Jennifer Sohm Haysville Recreation Department p: 316-529-5922 [email protected]

David Sommerla Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department p: 913-758-6605 [email protected]

Shannon Sonnier Johnson County Park and Recreation District p: 913-826-2852 [email protected]

Sarah Sooter Mission Parks and Recreation p: 913-722-8223 [email protected]

Darren Soucie USD 367 Sport and Fitness Zone (Osawatomie) p: 913-755-3622 [email protected]

Megan Spence Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6030 [email protected]

Jeff Spradlin Jewish Community Center of GKC p: 913-327-8046 [email protected]

Phillip Spruytte Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-742-6443 [email protected]

Phillip Stanley Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Bridgett Starbuck Stockton Recreation Commission p: 785-425-7016 [email protected]

Angela Sutton Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2761 [email protected]

Donna Swihart Junction City Parks and Recreation p: 785-238-4210 [email protected]

Alan Taber Wichita Park and Recreation p: 316-688-9301 [email protected]

Andrew Tabor Coffeyville Recreation Commission p: 620-251-5910 x 17 [email protected]

Ron Tenbrink Ellsworth Recreation Commission p: 785-472-4123 [email protected]

Mario Thomas Olathe Parks and Recreation p: 913-971-8627 [email protected]

Sean Thomas Shawnee Parks and Recreation p: 913-706-7985 [email protected]

Sara Thompson Merriam Parks and Recreation p: 913-322-5551 [email protected]

Wyatt Thompson Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Terry Thorman Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6020 [email protected]

John Tiemeyer Rose Hill Recreation Commission p: 316-776-9880 [email protected]

Kellee Timbrook Abilene Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-263-7266 [email protected]

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

Bryan Toben Overland Park Recreation Services p: 913-344-8686 [email protected]

Travis Tobin Stanton County Recreation Commission p: 620-492-2101 [email protected]


Brian Toby Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-251-2980 [email protected]

Jeff Todd Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6030 [email protected]

Darren Tolin Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-291-2970 [email protected]

Jacinta Tolinos Leawood Parks and Recreation p: 913-663-9154 [email protected]

Elyse Torres Liberal Parks and Recreation Department p: 620-626-0133 [email protected]

Chad Tower Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-832-3452 [email protected]

Jennifer Tribue Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Matt Trujillo Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 620-873-2572 [email protected]

Gerald Tucker City of Emporia Parks and Zoo Department p: 620-341-4377 [email protected]

Ricci Tucker Winfield Recreation Commission p: 620-221-2160 [email protected]

Chris Umphres Great Bend Recreation Commission p: 620-793-3755 [email protected]

Brian Underwood Salina Parks and Recreation p: 785-826-7335 [email protected]

Sara Vacca Pittsburg Parks and Recreation p: 620-230-5652 [email protected]

Jan VanDam Stafford Recreation Commission p: 620-234-5248 x 259 [email protected]

William Weber Liberal Parks and Recreation Department p: 620-626-0133 [email protected]

Jennifer Wegener Shawnee County Parks and Recreation p: 785-217-6510 [email protected]

Camellia White Turner Recreation Commission p: 913-287-2111 [email protected]

Cody White Wellington Recreation Commission p: 620-326-3323 [email protected]

Gail Wickham Hays Recreation Commission p: 785-623-2650 [email protected]

Tom Wilkerson Retired Professional [email protected]

Susie Wilkes Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Angie Wilkins Abilene Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-263-7266 [email protected]

Debbie Williams Derby Recreation Commission p: 316-788-3781 [email protected]

Robert Wilson Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-330-7360 [email protected]

Kevin Wishart El Dorado Recreation Department p: 316-322-7400 [email protected]

Sherri Withers Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-842-8562 [email protected]

Ed Wojtowicz Blue Valley Recreation Commission p: 913-685-6082 [email protected]

Justin Wren Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-238-3014 [email protected]

Luke VanSkike Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism p: 785-249-0787 [email protected]

Roxy Vietti City of Cimarron p: 620-855-0156 [email protected]

Kim Vogel Pittsburg Park and Recreation p: 620-230-5538 [email protected]

Luci Von Lintel Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Dale Voth Gray County Recreation p: 620-855-3314 [email protected]

Bryan Waggoner Chanute Recreation Commission p: 620-431-4199 [email protected]

Logan Wagler Lenexa Parks and Recreation p: 913-477-7100 [email protected]

Nancy Wallerstein Johnson County Park and Recreation District [email protected]

Kendra Walls Mulvane Parks Department p: 316-777-9533 [email protected]

Kelly Walters Manhattan Parks and Recreation p: 785-587-2757 [email protected]

Klinton Warner Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-4233 [email protected]

Kristopher Warner Grant County Recreation Commission p: 620-356-5599 [email protected]

John Washington Retired Professional p: 620-272-7498 [email protected]

Jack Webb WYCO/KCK UG Parks and Recreation p: 913-573-8362 [email protected]

Mitch Young Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department p: 785-691-9632 [email protected]

Beki Zook Clearwater Recreation Commission p: 620-584-2323 [email protected]



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