Doug Vance, Executive Director

Vance began his duties in July, 2004 as just the second director in KRPA history. He replaced Laura Kelly, who now serves as a state senator in the Kansas legislature. Prior to his appointment, Vance worked 20 years as an administrator in the University of Kansas athletics department. He served 18 years as assistant athletics director for media relations and the final two years as associate athletics director for communications. He is a past president of the College Sports Information Directors of America and was inducted into the organization's hall of fame in 2000. Vance has authored three books about Kansas athletics - "Max and the Jayhawks," a book about radio announcer Max Falkenstien, "Beware of the Phog, 50 Years of Allen Fieldhouse" and "What It Means to be a Jayhawk."

Office Phone: 785-235-6533 ext. 21; Cell Phone: 785-691-7708

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Bonnie Simon, Membership/Education Services Coordinator

Bonnie has been a member of the KRPA staff since 1996. She has 25 years of experience working for non-profit associations. Her duties include membership services and the directory; KRPA Job Center Online; Workshop promotions and signage; KRPA Annual Conference and Trade Show Registrations; Manage the Aquatic Facility Operator and National Playground Safety certification courses; Manage the KRPA hotel room block for the NRPA Congress; Purchase office supplies and computer equipment; Administrative services for the Professional Certification Board.

Office Phone: 785-235-6533 ext. 20

Cathy Ziegler, Office Assistant

Cathy has been on the KRPA office staff since February, 1996.  She works on a part-time basis, primarily during the school calendar and assists in a variety of duties. Her primary function is working with registrations for KRPA workshops and the KRPA Annual Conference and Trade Show. In addition, Cathy  helps with membership services.

KRPA EXECUTIVE OFFICE
700 SW Jackson Street, Suite 805
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3737
PH – 785-235-6533
FAX – 785-235-6655
www.krpa.org