Marion Park District Board Meeting Schedule
Guiding the vision, stewardship, and growth of Marion’s park system.
The Marion Park District Board and administrative team work together to ensure the parks, programs, and facilities serve the community with integrity, accessibility, and sustainability.
Meetings Location
Marion Park District Board Office,
1401 N. Otis Street, Marion, Illinois
January 26, 2026
February 23, 2026
March 23, 2026
April 27, 2026
May 18, 2026 (moved to 3th Monday, due to holiday)
June 22, 2026
July 27, 2026
August 24, 2026
September 28, 2026
October 26, 2026
November 19, 2026(moved to 3th Thursday, due to holiday)
December 14, 2026 (moved to 2th Monday, due to holiday)
Board of Commissioners
The Marion Park District Board consists of community members who volunteer their time and expertise to guide the District’s mission and policies. Each commissioner plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and long-term vision of Marion’s parks and recreation system.
Z. ODUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone: 618-841-3029
Email: execdirector
@marionparks.com
COMMISSIONER A. GOTT
Board President
Serving Since: 2005
Phone: 618-751-4560
Email: commisssionergott
@marionparks.com
COMMISSIONER D. MCREYNOLDS
Board Vice President
COMMISSIONER H. GARDINER
Serving Since: 2003
Phone: 618-889-3599
Email: commissionergardiner
@marionparks.com
COMMISSIONER C. SHEFFLER
Secretary-Treasurer
Serving Since: 2013
Phone: 618-751-2811
Email: commissionersheffler
@marionparks.com
COMMISSIONER H. WELCH
Serving Since: 2018
Phone: 618-534-7702
Email: commissionerwelch
@marionparks.com
Board of Commissioners
The Marion Park District Board consists of community members who volunteer their time and expertise to guide the District’s mission and policies. Each commissioner plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and long-term vision of Marion’s parks and recreation system.
Z. ODUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone: 618-841-3029
Email: execdirector
@marionparks.com
COMMISSIONER A. GOTT
Board President
Serving Since: 2005
Phone: 618-751-4560
Email: commisssionergott
@marionparks.com
COMMISSIONER D. MCREYNOLDS
Board Vice President
COMMISSIONER H. GARDINER
Serving Since: 2003
Phone: 618-889-3599
Email: commissionergardiner
@marionparks.com
COMMISSIONER C. SHEFFLER
Secretary-Treasurer
Serving Since: 2013
Phone: 618-751-2811
Email: commissionersheffler
@marionparks.com
COMMISSIONER H. WELCH
Serving Since: 2018
Phone: 618-534-7702
Email: commissionerwelch
@marionparks.com
Administrative Services
The Marion Park District Board, administrative team manage the day-to-day operations, budgeting, event coordination, and maintenance planning for all district parks and facilities.
Administrative Services
The administrative team manages the day-to-day operations, budgeting, event coordination, and maintenance planning for all Marion Park District parks and facilities.
Park Services Team
Responsible for the upkeep, repairs, and beautification of all Marion Park District parks and facilities.
Email: leadman@marionparks.com
CHAD GRAVATT
Lead Man
MATT STROBEL
Park Services Tech
CHASE WITHERS
Park Services Tech
KYLE HOUSEWRIGHT
Park Services Tech
Austin Stephens
Park Services Tech
KELTON AKERS
Park Services Tech
Park Services Team
Responsible for the upkeep, repairs, and beautification of all Marion Park District parks and facilities.
Email: leadman@marionparks.com
CHAD GRAVATT
Lead Man
MATT STROBEL
Park Services Tech
CHASE WITHERS
Park Services Tech
KYLE HOUSEWRIGHT
Park Services Tech
AARON NEWLIN
Park Services Tech
