Professional Development Committee

Purpose: 

Identify, recommend, and oversee all education provided by WPRA with a long range vision of providing the highest quality education to park and recreation professionals at a variety of education and networking events throughout the year.

Annual Duties: 

  1. Oversee the work of all Professional Development Subcommittees.
  2. Work with all Sections, Regions, and Committees to ensure a long-range plan for education provide by WPRA is diverse and fresh.
  3. Manage and aid in coordination of the overall calendar of all WPRA events. 
  4. Assess and implement NPRA educational resources, themes, and initiatives as appropriate.
  5. Aid all Subcommittees in establishing appropriate participation rates for events.

2025 Committee Members: 

  • Chair: Gala Evers
  • Past Chair: Nick Phalin
  • Pre-Chair: George Baumgardt
  • Subcommittee Member - Leadership Academy: Ron Grall
  • Subcommittee Member - Conference: Trista Taylor
  • Subcommittee Member - Conference: Chad Holpfer
  • Aquatics Section Representative: Elaena Noffsinger
  • Park Section Representative: Kevin Wiesmann
  • Recreation Section Representative: Kassandra Humke
  • DEI Representative: Adrienne Lacy
  • Board Liaison: Jamie Polley - President 

PDC Subcommittees: