About EPF

The primary mission of the Evansville Parks Foundation, Inc. is to support and provide for facilities, improvements, and programs for parks and recreation in the Evansville area.

Although the EPF works closely with the municipal Department of Parks & Recreation, it is a separate 501(c)(3) entity, fully funded by charitable donations, grants and proceeds from our own fundraisers, such as Evening on the River and the Annual Phyllis Schreiber Golf Invitational. No United Way funds or local government tax money is received. The board of directors is made up of volunteers interested in bettering our community through park development and nature enhancement.

History of EPF

Evansville Parks Foundation has a rich history of assisting the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County Governments with the improvement of our municipal parks, golf courses, pools, open spaces and recreational facilities.

Executive Director - Jill Trautvetter

A native of Evansville, Jill attended Reitz High School and the University of Southern Indiana. After graduating with a bachelor of science degree in Advertising and Public Relations and an associate of science degree in Business Administration, Jill works as the Senior Marketing Specialist at Deaconess Health System.

EPF President - Jim Michels

Jim Michels has served the Parks Board Foundation as president since 2008. He is employed at the Evansville Courier Co. as Internet Director, is married to his wife Barbara and has lived in Evansville since 1982.

Past Presidents

2009 Jim Michels

2008 Jim Michels

2007 Jim Keck

2006 Jim Keck

2005 Larry Miller

2004 Terry Poag

2003 Steve Bohleber

2010 Board of Directors

Executive Director: Jill Trautvetter, Deaconess

President: Jim Michels, Evansville Courier Press

1st Vice President: Melody Terry, Tucker Publishing

Treasurer: Dan Berry, Harding Shymanski Co.

Secretary: Robin Hayes, Department of Parks & Recreation