DARA Staff 

The DeWitt Area Recreation Authority staff is comprised of a full time Executive Director, full time Program Coordinator, and a full time Program Specialist.  DARA also employs a number of part time program supervisors and seasonal staff. The staff is governed by policies set by a six member Board of Commissioners.

Executive Director - Chad Stevens, CPRP 

Chad served as the Program Coordinator for DARA from July 2006 to January 2015. Chad holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a cognate in Community Recreation Management from Michigan State University. Chad also holds his certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) through the National Recreation and Park Association.

Program Coordinator - Nick Wing

Nick graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration focused in Outdoor Recreation with a minor in Sociology. Nick has experience in summer camps, special events, and other outdoor recreation programming. 



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DARA Board of Commissioners

Dave Hunsaker - Member at Large (City of DeWitt)
Samantha Stevens- Member at Large (City of DeWitt)
Adam Cramton - Member at Large (DeWitt Charter Township)
Matthew Cooper - Member at Large (City of DeWitt)