Staff Directory

Mission Statement
The Kankakee Valley Park District exists to acquire, develop and maintain parks; promote the conservation of natural and historical resources, and provide recreational facilities, programs, and services for the benefit of all District Residents. The ability to accomplish our mission is made possible through the dedicated efforts of commissioners and staff, the generosity of area residents a combinations of tax dollars, fees, private donations and grants, and by working cooperatively with other government and private entities.

1. Striving for excellence in all aspects of RIP-ROARING recreation in order to fulfill our mission as a leader within the industry.
2. Desire to make each moment an unforgettable experience, emphasizing every unique perspective for a RIP-ROARING day!
3. Past-time identified, perfected and practiced by the Kankakee Valley Park District.

Kankakee Valley Park District Team

ADMINISTRATION
Jim Romanek	Executive Director
John Coghlan	Attorney	---
Brandon Meredith	Superintendent of Finance
Jennifer Ledden	Administrative Assistant

RECREATION
Renee Chavez	Superintendent of Recreation
Beth Martens	Recreation Supervisor-Operations
Maggie Sillar	Recreation Supervisor-Marketing
Anne Wierzbicki	Recreation Supervisor-Athletics

PARKS & FACILITIES
	Superintendent of Parks and Planning	---
Gary Reardanz	Assistant Superintendent of Parks	---
Mike Collette	Building Supervisor	---

MAINTENANCE STAFF

Eric Gray

Robert Freyman

Jim Schopf

Dana Goodrich