Tony started with Hutch Rec in May 2012. He comes to Hutchinson after serving as the director of parks and recreation for the City of Grandview, MO.
Finlay graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1997 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and an emphasis in parks and recreation management. Previous work experience includes serving as the director of parks and recreation for the City of Olivette, MO, as well as the director of parks and recreation for the City of Odessa, MO.
Started with HRC in 1991
Certifications/Credentials/Professional Awards:
BS in Accounting and Business Administration with a minor in Finance from Sterling College
Community Involvement:
Hutchinson High School football coach
Started with HRC in 1995. Became Leisure Arts Superintendent in December 2008.
Relevant Past Experience
HRC Craft and Special Interest program instructor for the past 10 years, Dillon Nature Center's Office Manager from 1995-2008.
Community Involvement
Member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Trained Stephen Minister, Member of Soroptimist International.
Started with HRC in 1992
Graduated from HCC with an AA in Physical Education
Graduated from Emporia State with BS in Recreation Administration and a Minor in Business Administration.
Certifications/Credentials/Professional Awards
Convention Visitor’s Bureau Chairman Sports and Recreation Committee, Kansas Recreation & Park Association Outstanding Young Professional in 1987, PAYS (Parents Association for Youth Sports) Clinician and Chapter Director, NYSCA (National Youth Sports Coaches Association) Clinician and Chapter Director, KRPA (Kansas Recreation & Parks Association) Professional Certification Board, 1988 KRPA Board Member - At-Large West, 1990 KRPA Recreation Branch Chairman, 2000-2007 KRPA Professional Certification Board, Certified Parks & Recreation Professional by NRPA.
Community Involvement
Board Member, Past President, Past Secretary/Treasurer for the Hutchinson Noon Optimist Club, Board Member and Dictionary Distribution Project Chairman for the Hutchinson Civitan Club, Carey Park Golf Course Advisory Board - 2008-2009.
Started with HRC in November 2007.
Professional Certifications/Credentials/Awards:
Certified Youth Sports Administrator, Certified NAYS Clinician, Board Member of Hershey Track & Field Meet, KRPA Member
Community Involvement:
Assistant State Director Fast Pitch Softball USSSA, Assistant State UIC for Fast Pitch Softball for USSSA, Head Softball Coach - Hutchinson High School, KSHSAA Certified Basketball & Softball Official.
Started with HRC in March 2007.
Certifications/Credentials/Professional Awards
BA from Kansas State University in print journalism, minor in leadership studies; Member of Kansas Parks and Recreation Association; Leadership Reno County graduate, Fall 2007; KRPA's 2010 Distinguished New Professional; 2012 KRPA Board of Directors - Marketing/Customer Service Branch Chair; 2012 Hutchinson News 20 Under 40 honoree.
Relevant Past Experience
Education/youth/health reporter for the Hutchinson News from Sept. 2005-March 2007; Manager for Salt City Splash Aquatic Center from Summers 2002-2005; lifeguard for the Splash and Carey Park Pool from Summers 1999-2001.
Community Involvement
Grace Bible Church; Reno County Youth Leadership advisory council member; HEAL Initiative; Buhler USD 313 various activities; United Way of Reno County.
E-mail Teresa at: tfink@hutchrec.com.
Education/Experience: Began with HRC in Fall 2009 as Parents Day Out and preschool classroom aide. Began working as part-time receptionist at KLAC in March 2012. Received associate's degree from Christendom College in 1989 and a BS degree in Human Development & Family Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1993.
Community Involvement: Member of Church of the Holy Cross, Volunteer at Holy Cross Catholic School and Trinity Catholic Jr/Sr High School, Four Leaf Clovers 4-H Club project leader, Boy Scout Troop 7303 committee member and Merit Badge Counselor.
Started with HRC in 2001 as a Superintendent for Salt City Splash Aquatic Center. Ted has worked with HRC aquatics since 1990. He has a BS in Education from Sterling College.
Certifications/Credentials/Professional Awards
Aquatic Facility Operator certification, Lifeguard Instructor/Trainer, CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor/Trainer, Community First Aid and CPR Instructor/Trainer, Water Safety Instructor/Trainer, Water Safety Instructor/Trainer, Aquatic Examiner Administrator, KRPA Aquatic Branch Member, KRPA Distinguished Aquatic Professional - 2008, KRPA Aquatic Branch Chair - 2011-2012.
Community Involvement:
American Red Cross Board Member and Volunteer, Leadership Reno County graduate - 2005, Reno County Vitality Team, HEAL Initiative Advisory Member.
Started with HRC in 1999
BS in Psychology from Sterling College
Relevant Past Experience
Program Director of an Adult Training Facility
Certifications/Credentials/Professional Awards
Leadership Hutch 2003 Graduate
Community Involvement
Civitans, City of Hutchinson American Disabilities Act Board
Started with HRC in 2001.
Certifications/Credentials/Professional Awards
Certified Trainer with the National Exercise Trainers Association in 2002.
Started with HRC in 1978
Kansas State University Graduate
Certifications/Credentials/Professional Awards
John K. Strickler Award for Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education, National Association for Interpretation member, Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education member, Graduate of 2007 Leadership Reno County
Community Involvement
Food Bank of Reno County board member, Hospice of Reno County volunteer, YouthFriends Volunteer, Church Volunteer, Former K-State Research and Extension Reno County board member, Former Friends of the Hutchinson Zoo board member
Started with HRC in 1983
BS in Biology and MS in Environmental Science from Friends University, Wichita
Certifications/Credentials/Professional Awards
National Association of Interpretation Member, Western Sport Shooting of Central Kansas Gun Club Co-Chair (Cowboy Action Shooting)
Community Involvement
Manage Community Service Workers
E-mail Stephanie at: scarlson@hutchrec.com.
Education/Experience: Stephanie received her BS of Forestry from the University of Missouri in 1991. She worked part-time or volunteered at DNC with school groups since 1999. Also worked with the Missouri Department of Conservation, Procter & Gamble Celluose and the USDA Forest Service through Holly Springs National Forest.
Professional Involvement: Member of the Society of American Foresters, Haven Tree Board Chairman.
Community Involvement: Haven Wildcat Booster Club, Sunday School teacher, Haven Friends of the Library member.
HRC COMMISSIONERS:
Jacque Roberts, Chairperson: Appointed to HRC in 2001; Self-Employed
Karin Neal, Commissioner: Appointed in 2009
Joe Fangman, Commissioner: Appointed in 2010; Co-Owner of Conklin Cars
Dell Swearer, Commissioner: Appointed in 2005; Commerce Bank
Dick Oswalt, Commissioner: Appointed in 2012
