Meet the Staff

Kevin Kalman General Manager
Kevin Kalman
Barb Adair Director of Recreation & Leisure Services
Barb Adair
Craig DeWitt Director of Park Services
Craig DeWitt
Sandy Krause Human Resources Manager (Interim)
Sandy Krause
Meaghan Ellsworth Assistant to the General Manager
Meaghan Ellsworth

Team Members

Our commitment to the core values of respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence have resulted in numerous awards and a very positive public image for the district. This recognition has been accomplished with the support of a dedicated board of directors and hard working team members. But, we'll not rest on our laurels. It is the ongoing goal of our team members to provide excellent service each and every day. Our continued success depends it. We're proud of our team members who strive to enhance the quality of life through a wide variety of activities and programs. We applaud them as they never cease to "deliver the magic."

Sonny the Umpire photo

We are Number One!

Hard work does pay off! For the last 60 years, the Desert Recreation District has brought life-enriching experiences to residents throughout the Coachella Valley, and we’re just getting started. In our “Quest to be the Best,” we have been honored to work with world-class organizations such as the Disney Institute, Ken Blanchard Companies, American Red Cross, The First Tee and the All American Soap Box Derby.

But this is just the beginning. You can expect more from us as we focus on “walking the talk” by delivering the best service and finest programs to you every single day.