Alaska Recreation and Park Association
Alaska Recreation and Park Association
•President - Jason Avery
•Past President - Ryan McFarland
•Vice President - Karin Sturdy
•Secretary - Helen Clough
•Treasurer - Sarah Riffer
•Board Member at Large - Dan Chagnon
•Board Member at Large - Jim Balamaci
•Board Member at Large - Please nominate an ARPA Member to fill position
•Pacific NW Regional Council Representative - John McCleary
•Aquatics Chair - Cindy Aldridge and D. Tyrell McGirt
•Citizen Chair - Please nominate an ARPA Member to fill position
•Therapeutic & Adaptive Chair - Kate Walters
•Park Maintenance Chair - Matt Steffy
•Recreation Services Chair - Matt Steffy
•Wildlands Chair - Brian Glaspell
Committees
Education & Training - Tom Martin
Membership - Matt Steffy
Publications - Leah Stiebing
Awards - Karin Sturdy
Nominations - Jeff Hawley
Legislation - Ryan McFarland
Historical - Bob Robertson, Jeff Hawley, Nancy Peterson
Constitution & Bylaws - Ryan McFarland
Scholarship -
Certification & Professional Development -
Internship - John McCleary
Web Content & Development - Jeff Dick
Board of Directors
Alaska’s Association for Parks and Recreation Professionals