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Celebrations

LSPR Administrator Joe Snook was honored with the Missouri Park and Recreation Association’s highest honor, Fellow Award, on February 16 in Lake Ozark, MO. Joe has served the LS community since 2001, first as the Superintendent of Recreation Services and later as Assistant Administrator, then eventually in his current position. Madison Sieger was promoted to Marketing and Communications Specialist in March. Madison has been with the LSPR Marketing Department since November 2022. Madison holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications: Film & Multimedia from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Kaycee Martin

Kaycee Martin received a promotion to Aquatics Supervisor in March. She previously served LSPR as a lifeguard and swim instructor beginning in 2019, then as head lifeguard. Kaycee is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at Northwest Missouri State University.

In July, Travis Shaffer earned his Applicator’s License for chemical applications to turf and ornamentals (trees, bushes, and landscaping) from the USDA. In December, Travis passed his Certified Parks and Recreation Professional exam through the NRPA. He began his career with LSPR in 2019 as a Parks Specialist.

Liz Drentlaw, Senior Park Specialist, passed the NRPA’s Certified Parks and Recreation Professional exam in December. Liz began working for LSPR as a Parks Specialist in 2003. She holds a Bachelor’s in Secondary Education and Associate’s degrees in Horticulture and Business.

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is excited to share with our community that former LSPR Administrator, Tom Lovell, was inducted into the Missouri Recreation and Parks (MRP) Hall of Fame in February.

Tom’s induction into the MRP Hall of Fame is a testament to his impact on our community and his influence and contributions to the parks and recreation profession at the state and national levels. Tom’s 44-year career included leadership positions with three departments; service on several local, regional, and national boards; teaching at National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) schools and local universities; countless presentations at state and national conferences; and published articles in trade publications.

Tom’s contributions impacted thousands of parks and recreation professionals around the country, who then influenced their communities. Lee’s Summit was fortunate to have Tom serve as our Administrator for 38 years. His efforts