Board & Oraganization
Board Meetings
Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
The May 2025, November 2025, and December 2025 meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month due to the holiday.
Meetings Location
Marion Park District Office,
Ashley Park Boy Scout Cabin
519 Parish Avenue, Marion, Illinois
January 27, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 19, 2025 (moved due to holiday)
June 23, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 25, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 17, 2025 (moved due to holiday)
December 15, 2025 (moved due to holiday)
Board Members
Z. Odum, Executive Director
Phone: 618-841-3029
Email: execdirector@marionparks.com
Commissioner H. Gardiner
Serving Since: 2003
Phone: 618-889-3599
Email: commissionergardiner@marionparks.com
Commissioner A. Gott
Commissioner C. Sheffler
Secretary-Treasurer
Serving Since: 2013
Phone: 618-751-2811
Email: commissionersheffler@marionparks.com
Commissioner D. McReynolds
Commissioner H. Welch
Serving Since: 2018
Phone: 618-534-7702
Email: commissionerwelch@marionparks.com
Administrative Services
Zach Odum, Executive Director|Email Zach
Kim Bauernfeind-Moore, Deputy Director | Email Kim
Park Services
Chad Gravatt, Lead Man / Park Services Tech I | Email Leadman
Matt Strobel, Park Services Tech I
Chase Withers, Park Services Tech I
Kyle Housewright, Park Services Tech I
Aaron Newlin, Park Services Tech I
Kelton Akers, Park Services Tech I
Aquatic Center Manager | Email Aquatics
