Leadership & Commissioners
Great Bend Recreation commissionMeet Our Team
Our leadership team and commissioners are committed to providing our community with lifelong wellness, cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities that promote healthy minds, and bodies through innovative programs, state of the art facilities and active public spaces. We encourage you to meet our team.
We’re Hiring - Join Our Team Today!
Great Bend Rec is hiring! To view available openings, check out our Employment page.
Great Bend Recreation commissionRec Staff
Chris Umphres
Executive Director & Superintendent(620) 793-3755, Ext. 113
umphresc@gbrec.net
Garet Fitzpatrick
Enrichment & Activity Center Director(620) 793-3755 Ext. 200
gfitzpatrick@gbrec.net
Megan Hammeke
Aquatic, Enrichment, & Marketing Director(620) 793-3755 Ext. 210
mhammeke@gbrec.net
Joe Henry
Business Director(620) 793-3755 Ext. 114
jhenry@gbrec.net
Vandy Simpson
Accounting Director(620) 793-3755, Ext. 112
vsimpson@gbrec.net
Shane Sandberg
Sports Director(620) 793-3755, Ext. 110
ssandberg@gbrec.net
LeaAnn LeRoy
Enrollment & Customer Service Specialist(620) 793-3755, Ext. 110
lleroy@gbrec.net
Great Bend Recreation commissionBoard of Commissioners
Randy Goering
ChairpersonDr. Jonathan Pike
Vice ChairpersonColleen Newman
Secretary - CommissionerJessica Milsap
CommissionerChuy Loera
CommissionerJoin Our Sports Committee!
If you are interested in joining our Adult Sports Committee or Youth Sports Committee, download the appropriate application.