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 - Crystal Smith, CPRP

Crystal graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration focused in Community Recreation with an Event Management minor.  Crystal has experience in special events, summer camps, grant writing, and other recreation programming.  Crystal also holds her certificate 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)