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 2020! 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
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Garet Fitzpatrick
Enrichment & Activity Center Director
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Megan Hammeke
Aquatics, Adaptive, Enrichment Director
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Great Bend Recreation commissionGreat Bend Rec Staff

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Paul Zamarripa
Assistant Sports Director
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Aaron Fuller
Athletic Recreation Supervisor
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  • image description afuller@gbrec.net
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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
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Sue Cooper
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James Newman
Secretary
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Andrea Bauer
Commissioner
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Dr. Teri Turkle Huslig
Commissioner

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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