Officers & Directors

Institute Officers

President: Richard Keithley, Oklahoma State Parks
The President is to provide direction, guidance, and leadership to the Institute, the Executive Committee, and the Governing Board.

President-Elect: David Lopez, Kyle, Texas

Immediate Past-President: James Page, Dallas, Texas
The Immediate Past-President is to perform other duties assigned by the President and the Executive Committee

Secretary: Nicole Oliver, Dallas, Texas
The Secretary is responsible for documenting all minutes of meetings and coordinating registration.

Treasurer: Tony Presley, Oklahoma State Parks
The Treasurer maintains all budget and accounting functions related to the operation of the Institute.

Treasurer Elect: Brook King, Muskogee, Oklahoma

Governing Board of Directors

The Board of Directors along with the President-Elect shares the responsibility of putting together the educational programs for the Institute. Each Board Member also serves as a liaison to one or more Institute Committees. Each Board of Director serves a three-year term. These terms are staggered in pairs with a new pair of directors being elected each year.

Director (Term ends 2027):
Sierra Coon, Oklahoma State Parks

Director (Term ends 2027):
Brett Johnson, Dallas Parks and Recreation

Director (Term ends 2028):
Cassie Olgren, Monument Colorado

Director (Term ends 2028):
Fince Espinoza, Southlake Parks & Recreation

Director (Term ends 2029):
Jessica Martinez, Burleson Texas

Director (Term ends 2029):
Jerel Cowan, University of Central Oklahoma