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.

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We’re Hiring - Join Our Team Today!

Great Bend Rec is hiring for Spring & Summer 2019! To view available openings, check out our Employment page.

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Great Bend Recreation commissionAdministration

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Diann Henderson
Executive Director & Superintendent
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Chris Umphres
Assistant Superintendent & Sports Director
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Garet Fitzpatrick
Enrichment & Activity Center Director
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Megan Hammeke
Aquatics, Adaptive, Enrichment Director
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Paul Zamarripa
Assistant Sports Director
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Great Bend Recreation commissionGreat Bend Rec Staff

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Athletic Sports Supervisor
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Vandy Simpson
Office Manager & Office Clerk
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  • image description vsimpson@gbrec.net
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LeaAnn LeRoy
Enrollment & Customer Service Specialist
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Jerry Richards
Custodian & Maintenance
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Great Bend Recreation commissionBoard of Commissioners

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Bruce Hofeling
Chairperson, Appointed in 2018
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Pollie Unruh
Vice Chairperson, Appointed in 2016
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James Newman
Secretary, Appointed in 2017
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Andrea Bauer
Appointed in 2019
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Dr. Teri Turkle Huslig
Appointed in 2016

Join Our Sports Committee!

If you are interested in joining our Adult Sports Committee or Youth Sports Committee, download the appropriate application.

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Adult Sports Committee Application
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Youth Sports Committee Application
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Fall 2019 Program Guide is Out Now!

Download the Fall 2019 Program Guide to view all Great Bend Rec programs & activities.

Fall 2019 Program Guide