Travis Price – Hutch Rec Foundation President

How long have you been on the Hutch Rec Foundation board? 4 years

What drew you to serve on the Hutch Rec Foundation board? I feel passionate about having great outdoor parks & events especially for the youth in Hutchinson.

What’s your favorite community spirit activity to do in Hutchinson? I love the Daddy-Daughter Dance, the Gingerbread House Decorating event, Hyde Park luminaries, Downtown Hutchinson holiday parades, and the Salty Dog Triathlon.

What healthy living activity do you enjoy doing? Cycling, golf, swimming, weights, cardio, pickle ball, hiking

What else should we know about you? I was born and raised in Hutch, have a beautiful wife, and three young children. I love this community and want to see it prosper for my children. I love playing golf, mountain biking, cooking, hiking in the mountains, adventure racing, photography, and most importantly spending time with my family and friends.

Marla Booher – Hutch Rec Foundation Vice President

How long have you been on the Hutch Rec Foundation board? January 2019-Present

What drew you to serve on the Hutch Rec Foundation board? I was compelled to join the HRF Board because I feel strongly that as a member of this community, I have a responsibility to participate in leading Hutchinson and its residents to the healthiest (in all ways) they can be.  I have been really impressed by the growth, evolution and leadership role that the Hutchinson Recreation Commission has manifested in becoming our “community organizer”.  I plan to be in this community for many years to come, if not the rest of my life and joining the HRF Board of Directors will allow me to be a part of optimizing our community’s healthy lifestyle.

What’s your favorite community spirit activity to do in Hutchinson? It’s a toss-up between Third Thursday and Hutch Fest

What healthy living activity do you enjoy doing? I love walking or riding my bike on the Jim P Martinez Sunflower Trail.

What else should we know about you? My significant other, Eddie, and I have two dogs and enjoy traveling, attending sporting events, and visiting craft breweries.  I have served as the Director of Medical Staff Services at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center since 2009 and have been an Online Instructor for Hutchinson Community College since January 2011.  I enjoy serving on various boards and committees throughout the community.  I have been a Hutch/Reno County Chamber Ambassador as well as a TECH Hearts & Hands Volunteer. I previously served on the Leadership Reno County Alumni Association and Big Brother Big Sisters of Reno County Boards and have been a member of the United Way Allocations Committee and Community Impact Grant Committee since 2014.

Nabeel Khokhar – Trustee

JC Petitjean – Trustee

How long have you been on the Hutch Rec Foundation board? 1 year (started Nov. 2019)

What drew you to serve on the Hutch Rec Foundation board? Growing up as a kid in Hutchinson, I was involved in multiple Hutch Rec activities such as youth soccer, basketball, and Dillon Nature Center camp.  I felt serving on the Hutch Rec Foundation board was a perfect opportunity to give my time and efforts to an organization that has positively impacted the early stages of my life.

What’s your favorite community spirit activity to do in Hutchinson? I enjoy any activity or event located in downtown Hutchinson. Whether it’s an annual parade down Main Street, a festival or event hosted by a local organization; our community gathered together in the downtown area makes me proud to live in Hutchinson.

What healthy living activity do you enjoy doing? Most of my free time is spent on a golf course, especially because it’s a fun way to get exercise and be outside. I also enjoy bicycling outside, usually on the Martinez Sunflower Trail between Rice Park and Carey Park.

What else should we know about you? I am a graduate of Kansas State University and am actively involved with Rotary Club of Hutchinson and the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce.

Sarah Rodriguez – Trustee

Leslie Shea – Trustee, Hutch Rec Board of Commission Representative