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Staff

Meet our team! If you have any questions regarding IPRA or your membership don't hesitate to reach out!

IPRA Staff

Barbara Arango

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Executive Director

Vince Davis

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Membership Manager

I am the Membership Manager at IPRA and am here to answer all of your questions regarding the website or your membership. I have 5 years of previous parks and recreation experience with Salt Creek Rural Park District and Clarendon Hills Park District. 

Nicole Dotson

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Administrative Support Specialist

Barry Franks

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Finance Director

Cindy Galvan

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Conference & Meetings Manager

Kim Laper

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Education & Events Manager

Kim is IPRA’s Education & Events Manager and has been with the organization since January of 2019.  She has her CPRP certification and a Master’s Degree in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism from University of Illinois.  One of her main responsibilities is being IPRA's Section & Committee Liaison, where she works very closely with member volunteers coordinating events on the IPRA calendar.  Kim’s favorite IPRA event is a toss-up between Professional Development School and Park Pursuit.

Duane Smith

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Education Director

Heather Weishaar

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Communications & Marketing Director

Heather Weishaar is IPRA's Communications & Marketing Director, and has been with IPRA since 2001. She has a B.A. Organizational Communication from Western Michigan University, and a Certificate in Non Profit Management from UIC. Her favorite IPRA event is Park Pursuit, and loves serving the park, recreation and conservation industry in Illinois.

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