The Board Members
Meet the volunteers who work tirelessly to improve this community.
Annie Compton
Former daycare owner, now full-time photographer, Annie and her spouse, Josh, are bringing up their 4 children in a 100 year old home, just a block from the school Annie grew up in. As a City Council member, lover of history, and local business owner, she is passionately committed to building a strong place of community, history, and belonging in this special town.
Tasha Raine
Long time Wabaunsee County resident and Mission Valley graduate, Tasha, moved to Eskridge in 2007. Both she and husband, Jim, are deeply rooted in the community through their jobs; Tasha as Mission Valley Board Clerk and Jim for the City Water Plant and through their lives; raising their two children, Corwin and Talan, on their small farm just outside town.
Brett Kemble
Brett is a lifelong, multi-generational resident of Eskridge. He has been an active participant in the preservation and improvement of the town for years through various organizations, including the Native Stone Scenic Byway, Eskridge City Council, and Eskridge Chamber of Commerce. He is passionate about preserving the historical landmarks of Eskridge and honoring its community.
Kari Warren
Kari met her husband, Rob Warren, in 2003 and married in 2009. They currently reside in Eskridge raising their two children, Ellie and Reid. Her involvement with the EPF began when she and a group of friends started hosting Wiffleball tournaments at the lake and funds raised were donated to the park for additional play equipment. She is honored to be on the EPF board and work with such a motivated group of people from our community. She looks forward to watching the children and families play and enjoy the newly renovated Eskridge City Park very soon!!
Jennifer Kraus
Jennifer moved to Eskridge in 2017 and is married to Warren Kraus, a native of Eskridge. She is the Assistant Director of Business for Emporia Recreation Commission and owns a wedding floral business called Clover and Honey. With her experience in parks, recreation and marketing, and her desire to be a part of her new community, Eskridge Park Foundation was the perfect fit.
Amy Williams
Amy is a lifelong resident of Eskridge. She is raising two children alongside her husband, just outside of our small town. As an Account Manager for an energy company, she sells natural gas to businesses throughout Kansas. In her free time she enjoys the country life and competing in rodeos alongside her husband and kids.
Our Mission.
We aim to restore, preserve, improve and maintain the Eskridge City Park, to make it a place for Community, past, present, & future once again.
