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Ann has been involved with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association as an active member since 1979; she served as Association Vice President in 1988 and 1993, and as Association President in 1989 and 1999. A 30 year veteran of the park and recreation field, she assumed an administrative role with MRPA in 2011 following ten years as the Director of Canton Leisure Services. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Recreation from Central Michigan University, as well as the Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) designation.
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Tom has served as the MRPA Business Manager since 2001. Before his time here, Tom has held a variety of business related positions with both large and small companies. Tom resides in Okemos with his wife and has three grown children. He has officiated many high school football and baseball games and holds an accounting degree from Western Michigan University.
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Justin is a certified parks and recreation professional who comes to MRPA after having served most recently as the Community Education Director for Charlotte Public Schools. He also worked as a Recreation Coordinator for Burlington Parks & Recreation in Vermont and as a Recreation Programmer for Novi Parks & Recreation after receiving his bachelor's degree in Recreation Management & Policy from the University of New Hampshire. Justin manages MRPA statewide programs and serves as the staff liaison to several committees. He is married and enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter.
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Communications Coordinator - Jessica Makolin
Jessica began working at MRPA in November 2008. She received her bachelor’s degree in Advertising and a specialization in Public Relations from Michigan State University in December 2008. Jessica comes to MRPA after a year as an intern with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports in Lansing. Originally from Ann Arbor, Jessica has grown to love Michigan State athletics and the Greater Lansing area. Jessica’s responsibilities at MRPA include Association publications and marketing activities.
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Travel Coordinator - Karen Aune
Karen joined the MRPA staff in September 2011 after moving from Gaylord, MI where she lived for the past 21 years. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Commercial Recreation with an emphasis in Hospitality Management. She has previous work experience in the resort industry, education and sales, and as a small business owner. She currently resides in Okemos with her husband, Nick and has two grown sons, Justin and Peter.
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Business Development and Member Services Coordinator - Thomas Paden
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Ann has been involved with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association as an active member since 1979; she served as Association Vice President in 1988 and 1993, and as Association President in 1989 and 1999. A 30 year veteran of the park and recreation field, she assumed an administrative role with MRPA in 2011 following ten years as the Director of Canton Leisure Services. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Recreation from Central Michigan University, as well as the Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) designation.
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Tom has served as the MRPA Business Manager since 2001. Before his time here, Tom has held a variety of business related positions with both large and small companies. Tom resides in Okemos with his wife and has three grown children. He has officiated many high school football and baseball games and holds an accounting degree from Western Michigan University.
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Justin is a certified parks and recreation professional who comes to MRPA after having served most recently as the Community Education Director for Charlotte Public Schools. He also worked as a Recreation Coordinator for Burlington Parks & Recreation in Vermont and as a Recreation Programmer for Novi Parks & Recreation after receiving his bachelor's degree in Recreation Management & Policy from the University of New Hampshire. Justin manages MRPA statewide programs and serves as the staff liaison to several committees. He is married and enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter.
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Communications Coordinator - Jessica Makolin
Jessica began working at MRPA in November 2008. She received her bachelor’s degree in Advertising and a specialization in Public Relations from Michigan State University in December 2008. Jessica comes to MRPA after a year as an intern with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports in Lansing. Originally from Ann Arbor, Jessica has grown to love Michigan State athletics and the Greater Lansing area. Jessica’s responsibilities at MRPA include Association publications and marketing activities.
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Travel Coordinator - Karen Aune
Karen joined the MRPA staff in September 2011 after moving from Gaylord, MI where she lived for the past 21 years. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Commercial Recreation with an emphasis in Hospitality Management. She has previous work experience in the resort industry, education and sales, and as a small business owner. She currently resides in Okemos with her husband, Nick and has two grown sons, Justin and Peter.
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Business Development and Member Services Coordinator - Thomas Paden
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