Jeff Stewart, Treasurer

With 25 years of professional parks and recreation services experience, Jeff Stewart currently serves as the Deputy Director for Johnson County Park & Recreation District in Johnson County, Kansas. 

Previously Jeff served as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Gardner for 16 years. Jeff is a graduate of Kansas State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration.  Jeff is a certified professional (CPRP) who has dedicated his entire career to providing citizens a top quality of life through parks, trails, recreation programs, facilities, special events and activities.  His efforts have been recognized by being awarded the KRPA Distinguished Professional Award.  Mr. Stewart continues to be a leader in the field of parks and recreation. He is a current member for the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Committee and the Kansas Recreation Park Association Professional Development Committee.

Jeff has served three terms as a board member for the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association, Chairperson for the Kansas City Metropolitan Area Parks and Recreation Directors Association, member of the Midwest Regional Council Board of Directors and as a member of the Kansas Recreation Park Association Administration Branch Committee.  

Jeff is a resident of Johnson County with his wife, Christine, 20 year old daughter, Taylor and 16 year old son, Brock.  They enjoy being active, spending much of their free time enjoying the outdoors.