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! To view available openings, check out our Employment page.

Great Bend Recreation commissionAdministration

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Chris Umphres
Executive Director & Superintendent
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Garet Fitzpatrick
Enrichment & Activity Center Director
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  • image description gfitzpatrick@gbrec.net
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Megan Hammeke
Aquatic, Enrichment, & Marketing Director
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  • image description mhammeke@gbrec.net
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Joe Henry
Business Director
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  • image description jhenry@gbrec.net
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Vandy Simpson
Accounting Director
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Great Bend Recreation commissionGreat Bend Rec Staff

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LeaAnn LeRoy
Enrollment & Customer Service Specialist
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  • image description lleroy@gbrec.net
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Aaron Fuller
Assistant Youth Sports Director
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  • image description afuller@gbrec.net
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Shane Sandberg
Custodian & Maintenance
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Great Bend Recreation commissionBoard of Commissioners

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Randy Goering
Chairperson
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Dr. Jonathan Pike
Vice Chairperson
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Colleen Newman
Secretary - Commissioner
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Jessica Milsap
Commissioner
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Chuy Loera
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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Check Out The Activity Guide!

Download the Activity Guide in the website menu to view all Great Bend Rec programs & activities.