Board and Staff
Our Team
The primary function of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission is the operation of Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum & Recreation Area, McKeown Bridge Park and the Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail. Responsibilities include long-range planning, developing policies, and ensuring objectives that further the mission of Barry County Parks and Barry County.MISSION STATEMENT - Promote Barry County as a recreational and historical destination, by supporting and expanding recreation and educational opportunities, to enhance the quality of life for all.
Staff
Dan Patton - DirectorShannon Pinkster - Curator
Ben Strimback - Maintenance Supervisor
Steve Evans - Part-Time Education Program Coordinator
Ron Welton - Part-Time Parks Assistant
Vicki MacKellar - Part-Time Office Assistant
Board
Name | Representing | Term Begins | Term Ends |
Nichole Lyke | Citizen-at-Large | 1/1/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
Daryl Cheeseman | Charlton Park Gas & Steam Club | 1/1/2020 | 12/31/2022 |
Tammy Hayes | Barry County Drain Commission | Non-Expiring | |
Frank Fiala | Barry County Road Commission | Non-Expiring | |
Catherine Getty | Barry County Commissioner | Non-Expiring | |
Debbie Jensen | Citizen-at-Large | 1/26/2021 | 12/31/2023 |
Doug Klein | Citizen-at-Large | 1/1/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
John Laforge (2/28/2022) | Barry County Planning Commission | Non-Expiring | |
Rick Moore | Thornapple Trail Association | 1/1/2020 | 12/31/2022 |
Sarah Nelson | Citizen-at-Large | 1/26/2021 | 12/31/2023 |
Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
Meeting Minutes
You can find past meeting minutes on the Barry County Agendas, Minutes, and Packets page.