About KRPA

Meet Our Team

Kansas Recreation and Park Association proudly represents over 1400 professional, commercial, agency, board/commission, student and retiree members throughout the state. KRPA has a vast network of support and active professionals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life in Kansas by providing high quality park and recreation services.

KRPA Board Members

President
Candi Fox
Winfield Recreation Commission

President-Elect
Janice Jewett
Pittsburg State University

Past President
Jeff Stewart
Johnson County Park and Recreation District

Regional Representatives

West
Nick Leon
Sublette Recreation Commission

Central
Jason Steadman
Rose Hill Recreation Commission

East
Matt McClure
Baldwin City Recreation Commission

Members at Large

Ticia Herd
Mulvane Recreation Commission

Shane Dewald
Blue Valley Recreation Commission

Cherie Riffey
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Standing Committee

Colleges and Universities
Janice Jewett, PhD
Pittsburg State University
HHPR Department

Public Policy
Tony Finlay
Hutchinson Recreation Commission

Conference Planning
Rhonda Pollard
Johnson County Parks and Recreation District

Strategic Partnership
Chris Drum
Derby Recreation Commission

Professional Development
Logan Wagler, Chair
Lenexa Parks and Recreation

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Linda Lanterman

Impact Calculator Committee Chairs

Matt McClure, CPRP – Baldwin City Recreation Commission
Shannon Sonnier, CPRE – Johnson County Park and Recreation District
Aaron Stewart – Manhattan Park and Recreation Department

A special thanks to other supporting agencies including: Kansas State University, University of Kansas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and the many others that contributed their time and expertise to develop and evaluate this calculator.