The 2027 election results are in!
Congratulations to the following IPRA members who will serve in leadership positions on the IPRA Board of Directors and Section boards.
All elected members will be sworn in during the IPRA Annual Business Meeting to be held on January 29, 2027, during the 2027 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
IPRA Board of Directors At-Large Representative
Mike Gianatasio, Downers Grove Park District
IPRA Board of Directors Section Director Council Representative
Bret Fahnstrom, River Trails Park District
Administration & Finance Section Outreach Director
Liz Visteen, Park District of Franklin Park
Communications & Marketing Section Outreach Director
Alexis Ruhl, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA)
Diversity Section Outreach Director
Maria Elizarraraz, Vernon Hills Park District
Facility Management Section Education Director
Alex Khodan, Schaumburg Park District
Forest Preserve & Conservation Section Outreach Director
Karen Gray, Forest Preserve of DuPage County
Parks & Natural Resource Management Section Education Director
Kristi Solberg, Elmhurst Park District
Recreation Section Director
Mark Dolphin, Palatine Park District
Therapeutic Recreation Section Director
Samantha Tabert, Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
