Rachel Lenz is currently serving as the new Executive Director of Urbana Park District. She previously spent more than 10 years improving – and enjoying – recreational experiences in greater western Illinois. Rachel led the Macomb Park District as its Executive Director from 2017-2025 and has worked with the park district in other capacities since 2013. During that time, she created special events for the community, rebranded the park district, led its marketing and fundraising campaigns and worked with the community in a variety of ways. Her community and university have recognized her work with the 2022 Jim Berousek Distinguished Alumnus Award from the WIU Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration (RPTA), 2021 Paul Harris Fellow from the Rotary Club of Macomb, 2018 Business Leader of the Year Award from the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce and the 2017 Graduate of the Last Decade Graduate Award from the RPTA Department. Rachel also serves as a member of the Joint Conference Committee for the Soaring to New Heights Conference.