Wichita Parks Foundation 2021-22 Board of Directors
Chairman
Brent Thomas, PLA, ASLA
Garver
info@wichitaparksfoundation.org
Vice Chair
Laura Rainwater
Regional Economic Area Partnership
Secretary
Matt Townsend
City of Wichtia
Treasurer
Mallory Coen
Regier Carr & Monroe L.L.P.
Kristin Marr
Fidelity Bank
Josh Howell
Sports Sales Manager, Visit Wichita
Adam Hunter
Electromech Technologies
William Polite
Wichita Public Schools
Jeanette Clement
Community Member
Jason Day
Community Member
Jeff Best
LK Architecture
Park Department Liaison
Penny Garding
Wichita Park & Recreation Department
pgarding@wichita.gov
Ex-Officio (Wichita Board of Park Commissioners)
Alejo Cabral
Ex-Officio
Troy Houtman
Director, City of Wichita Park & Recreation Department
thoutman@wichita.gov
The foundation is currently seeking volunteers to join the board. Meetings are currently held the first Wednesday of every month at 4pm. If you are interested in joining, click on the Volunteer Tab and fill out the volunteer form. For more information or if you have questions about becoming a board member, email us at:
The Wichita Parks Foundation is a volunteer-led, 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2011.
Our mission is to enhance the quality and maintain the heritage of Wichita’s park system by assembling necessary resources through developing partnerships and fostering relationships.
With your support, the Wichita Parks Foundation:
Helps maintain the park and recreation system
Advocates for the development of all city park properties
Provides support to special project volunteer groups
Promotes a sense of ownership through volunteerism
Directs needed resources into the park and recreation system
