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.

Great Bend Recreation commissionAdministration

Diann Henderson

Executive Director & Superintendent

(620) 793-3755, Ext. 113
dhenderson@gbrec.net

Chris Umphres

Assistant Superintendent

(620) 793-3755, Ext. 114
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

Great Bend Recreation commissionGreat Bend Rec Staff

Paul Zamarripa

Assistant Adult Sports Director

(620) 793-3755, Ext. 117
pzamarripa@gbrec.net

Aaron Fuller

Assistant Youth Sports Director

(620) 793-3755, Ext. 118
afuller@gbrec.net

Vandy Simpson

Office Manager & Office Clerk

(620) 793-3755, Ext. 112
vsimpson@gbrec.net

LeaAnn LeRoy

Enrollment & Customer Service Specialist

(620) 793-3755, Ext. 110
lleroy@gbrec.net

Jerry Richards

Custodian & Maintenance

grichards@gbrec.net

Great Bend Recreation commissionBoard of Commissioners

Andrea Bauer

Chairperson

Dr. Teri Turkle Huslig

Commissioner

Dr. Jonathan Pike

Vice Chairperson

Randy Goering