The DeKalb Park District is pleased to announce that three new Commissioners, Dean  Bourdages, Tia Anderson, and Michelle Foster, joined the DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners  on May 15, 2025.  

May also marks the annual meeting for the Election of Board Officers. With a unanimous vote on all  positions, David Castro was selected as the new Board President; Brian Tobin, Vice President; Tia  Anderson, Treasurer; Michelle Foster, and Dean Bourdages, Commissioners. DeKalb Park District  Superintendent of Finance and Administration Jenny Schneider will serve as the Board Secretary.  

“I want to express my deep gratitude to all three departing commissioners, Gail A. Krmenec, Doug Eaton, and Dag Grada,” stated new Park Board President David Castro. “All three combined their passion  for a better DeKalb through their time, energy, and effort as Commissioners and community volunteers.  At the same time, we are excited to welcome new Commissioners Michelle Foster, Tia Anderson, and  Dean Bourdages. I am confident that we will continue a vibrant culture of collaboration with the Park  District staff and the community at large to make DeKalb even better.” 

The DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners consists of five elected members who serve unsalaried  4-year terms. The change in board marks the end of Dag Grada’s role as Park Board President and his  ten years on the Park Board. Gail A. Krmenec is also ending her six years serving on the Board.  

“Serving the DeKalb community as a DeKalb Park District Commissioner has been gratifying,”  commented Gail A. Krmenec. “I am pleased that we have established professional leadership for the  District, completed the plans and financing for the pool renovation, and upgraded the golf courses to a  higher standard. There are many more accomplishments of note, but I won’t list them all. Thank you to  all park district staff and former and current Commissioners with whom I’ve served in making ours a  park district of which to be proud.” 

Park District Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, starting at 6:00 pm in the  Terrace Room at Hopkins Park Community Center, located at 1403 Sycamore Road. If you would like to  contact any of the DeKalb Park Board Commissioners or stay updated on Park Board Business, please  visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/park-board-business for more details.