Board & Advisory Council

Board & Advisors

To successfully complete a project of this size and scope and to create a template for implementing future large community initiatives, the Board is surrounded by an experienced group of advisors. These advisors mentor, support, and serve as a sounding board for the Board of Directors and staff.

Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation Board of Directors 

2023 Board of Directors

President – Jason Stone

Vice President – Crystal Franke

Secretary – Ashely Aust

Treasurer – Ardis Kelly

Taylor Boland

Andrea Boulton

Jen Cross

Raul Cunarro

Crystal Franke

Jenny Herrera

Amy Jennings

Chris Lightfoot

Drew Manatt

Corey Morrison

Matt Van Loon

Foundation Advisory Council

Richard Deming

Charlotte Hubbell

Kerry and Linda Killinger

Sharon Krause

Doug Reichardt

Janis Ruan

Connie Wimer

*in memory

Foundation Staff