mParks Leadership Regions connect members across Michigan through localized networking, collaboration, and professional engagement opportunities. Every mParks member is automatically assigned to a Leadership Region based on the county where their agency or organization is located, creating a strong statewide network that reflects the unique needs and strengths of communities throughout Michigan. Participation in a Leadership Region is included with mParks membership.
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The regional structure helps foster meaningful connections among parks and recreation professionals who understand the opportunities, challenges, and priorities specific to their geographic area. Through regional engagement, members can build relationships, exchange ideas, share resources, and collaborate on initiatives that strengthen the profession and the communities they serve.

Leadership Regions create opportunities for members to:

• Build strong professional networks close to home
• Share local knowledge, ideas, and best practices
• Collaborate on regional initiatives and events
• Develop leadership skills through volunteer involvement
• Strengthen communication and engagement across the Association
• Connect with peers facing similar operational and community challenges

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Find Your Region

Members are assigned to one of seven Leadership Regions based on their agency or organization’s county location

Regional networking helps create a stronger, more connected parks and recreation community throughout Michigan while ensuring that members of all organization sizes and locations have a voice within mParks.
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​Each Leadership Region maintains representation within the mParks governance structure, including designated participation within standing committees and leadership opportunities throughout the Association. This structure ensures that perspectives from across the state help guide strategic priorities, programs, and member engagement efforts.

​Vendor members are welcome to participate in the region that best aligns with their organization’s service area and relationship-building goals.

Region Chair: Krashawn Martin, CPRP
Director, Wyoming Parks & Recreation 

​​Allegan · Barry · Berrien · Cass · Kalamazoo · Kent · Montcalm · ​Muskegon · Newaygo · Oceana · Ottawa · St. Joseph · Van Buren

Region Chair: Chris Galatis
Director, Grosse Pointe Farms Parks & Recreation
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​Macomb · St. Clair

Region Chair: Ken Grybel, CPRP, CYSA
Director of Recreation, Brighton Community Education

​​Branch · Calhoun · Clinton · Eaton · Hillsdale · Ingham · Ionia · Jackson · Lenawee · Livingston · Shiawassee · Washtenaw

Region Chair: Michelle Koppin, AFO, CPRP
Assistant Superintendent, Livonia Parks & Recreation

​​Monroe · Wayne

Region Chair: Libby Soncrainte, CPRP
​Recreation Program Coordinator, Oakland County Parks & Recreation

​​Genesee · Lapeer · Oakland

Region Chair: Nick Wing
Recreation Manager, Midland Parks & Recreation

​Arenac · Bay · Gratiot · Huron · Isabella · Midland · Saginaw · Sanilac · Tuscola

​Region Chair: John Chase, CPRE
Director, Grand Traverse County Parks & Recreation

​Alcona · Alger · Alpena · Antrim · Baraga · Benzie · Charlevoix · Cheboygan · Chippewa · Clare · Crawford · Delta · Dickinson · Emmet · Gladwin · Gogebic ·     Grand Traverse · Houghton · Iosco · Iron · Kalkaska · Keweenaw · Lake · Leelanau · Luce · Mackinac · Manistee · Marquette · Mason · Mecosta · Menominee · Missaukee · Montmorency · Ogemaw · Ontonagon · Osceola · Oscoda · Otsego · Presque Isle · Roscommon · Schoolcraft · Wexford

Get Involved

Leadership Regions provide an accessible way for members to become more involved in mParks, develop professional relationships, and contribute to the advancement of parks and recreation across Michigan. Whether attending a regional event, participating in discussions, or stepping into a leadership role, every member has the opportunity to engage and make an impact within their region.