The Michigan Recreation and Park Association (mParks) Board of Directors is responsible for leading and governing our Association. Of its seven members, five are elected by the membership and two are appointed by the President upon approval of the Board. The Chief Executive Officer for the organization serves as an ex-officio member of the Board. Board members participate in 4-6 in-person meetings per year and interim conference calls as needed.

Board Roles & Responsibilities

• Determining the Association’s mission and purpose.
• Ensuring effective long-term strategic planning exists to assure the Association remains relevant.
• Ensuring adequate resources and internal controls exist for safeguarding the Association’s assets.
• Determining, monitoring, and strengthening the Association’s programs/services, with attention to forecasting future needs of members and developing programs to address those needs.
• Enhancing the image and public standing of the Association.
• Enhancing the image and public standing of the parks and recreation industry.
• Ensuring legal and ethical integrity and maintaining accountability.
• Selecting, supporting, and assessing the performance of the Chief Executive Officer.

	PRESIDENT | Chad Stevens Director DeWitt Area Recreation Authority
	PRESIDENT-ELECT | Kyle Langlois Director Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation
	PAST PRESIDENT | Lori Irwin Professor Central Michigan University
	SECRETARY/TREASURER | Nikki McEachern (2nd of 2-year term) Recreation Superintendent City of Royal Oak
	DIRECTOR AT LARGE | LaReina Wheeler (2nd of 2-year term) Director Ferndale Parks & Recreation
	DIRECTOR AT LARGE | Greg Morris (1st of 2-year term) Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Charter Township of Northville
	PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT | Gary Kirsh (1-year term) Community Relations Representative/ Sr. Maintenance Specialist ITC
	PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT | Dan Ekonen (1-year term) Director Sr. Director, Program Leadership Special Olympics Michigan