Topeka, KS- KRPA members came together today to witness the swearing in of Laura Kelly, KRPA's first executive director, to the position of Kansas Governor. The weather was chilly but many people still came out to witness the exciting event. 

Kelly served as KRPA's executive director from 1986-2003. During her time as director, she moved parks and recreation forward through new educational opportunities, stabilizing the association's budget and moving KRPA's office to Topeka where it still currently resides.