
Chuck Kempf has been named by the City of St. Joseph as the new director of Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities.
Kempf was selected over one other finalist in an interview process that took place last week.
Kempf received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Missouri Western State College, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He began work for the city of St. Joseph in 2005, as project manager in the city manager’s office. He moved to the parks department in 2010, serving as supervisor of recreation programs and facilities, and interim parks director since March 2015.
Kempf replaces long-term director Bill McKinney who retired earlier this year. He will begin his duties as director on Monday, November 9, with a salary of $89,500.