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Election Results Are In!
We're excited to announce the newly elected members of the IPRA Board of Directors and Section Boards for 2026. Thank you to everyone who took part in the election process and for your continued engagement with IPRA.
We’re also pleased to share the 2026 IPRA Board Chair and Chair-Elect:
- Chair: Laure Kosey, Executive Director, Oak Brook Park District
- Chair-Elect: Joan Scovic, Director of Marketing & Communications, Northbrook Park District
At-Large Board Member Position Appointment (due to the election of Joan Scovic as Chair-Elect)
- Mike Gianatasio, Superintendent of Recreation, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
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Membership will be valid through Dec 31, 2025
Explore all of the professional growth & training opportunities that the Illinois Park & Recreation Association has to offer! If you have any questions regarding member benefits, events, or getting involved please contact Vince (Vince@ilipra.org)