2025 Board of Directors
A Board of Directors is essential for guiding an Organization like a compass in uncharted waters. 🧭🌊
They bring together a wealth of knowledge and experience, helping to chart a course towards success and innovation. 🌟📈
With diverse perspectives, they foster creativity and strategic thinking, ensuring that every decision resonates with the mission and vision. 🤝💡
Their oversight promotes accountability and ethical practices, nurturing a culture of trust and integrity. 🌱❤️
In essence, they are the guardians of the organization’s future, steering it toward brighter horizons! 🌅✨
2025 KAB Board of Directors
PRESIDENT – PAULA HLADKY
When Paula Hladky retired from the working world, she found a perfect place to use her people skills and talents as a volunteer. She is currently volunteering for Douglas County Emergency Management, Keep America Beautiful, Perry Pride, The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center and on the Outreach Board for Domestic Violence in Jefferson County. She and her husband, Willard Epling, received President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award for their commitment to The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. Paula lives in Perry, Kansas with her wonderful husband. They spend their free time riding bicycles and cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks. Paula has been a Silver Haired Legislature representative for Jefferson County for several years. Willard and Paula are also co-presidents of Perry Senior Citizens providing a monthly luncheon, wellness exams, and socialization for approximately 50 area senior citizens.
VICE-PRESIDENT – ASHLEY BESHEARS (Ashley’s Story COMING SOON!)
TREASURER/SECRETARY – MARCIA STEINBOCK
Marcia joined KAB many years ago as a way to help her beloved community. As a native Topekan, she loves her town and wants to see it at its best. Marcia retired from the City of Topeka after working there over 30+ years. She worked in the City Attorney’s Office and City Manager’s Office. Her work experience attributes to her belief everyone should try to make our City better by recycling efforts and educating residents on environmental issues. She enjoys the KAB special trash Clean-up events and other KAB Events.
Marcia has been a Chamber Ambassador, a United Way fund raiser, a volleyball Assistant Coach, a Girl Scout Leader, and held many PTO positions in the Shawnee Heights School District. Her other volunteer experiences include helping family members with tons of projects, making t-shirt quilts and volunteering at our local, Topeka Habitat for Humanity.
Joining the board of directors for Keep America Beautiful is an incredible opportunity to make a profound impact! 🌟
By focusing on education around litter reduction, reusing, and recycling, you can empower communities to take action and foster a culture of environmental stewardship. 🌍💪
