Kevin Yates has been the Executive Director of Chillicothe Park District since 2000. Under his leadership, the park district evolved from 40 acres, one pool, a pavilion, and an aging clubhouse to 250 acres and 10 facilities. Kevin has a passion for parks, recreation, and his community. He has served as a volunteer for the Chillicothe Optimist Club, a member of the Marketing and Tourism Committee, a trustee on the board of the Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association, the Board President for the Chillicothe Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and a Board Member for the Pearce Community Center and Pearce Community Center Foundation. Recognized as a National Recreation and Park Association-certified director, Kevin earned the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Junior High Coach of the Year Award and was named by Peoria Magazine as one of its 40 Leaders Under 40. Kevin is the founder and Chief Administrator of the Chillicothe Parks Foundation.