Theresa joined the PDCC team in June 2019. Theresa holds bachelor's degrees in Print Journalism and Political Science from Kansas State University and a bachelor's degree in Business Organizational Management from Sterling College. She brings a wealth of experience in event planning to her position, having served as President of the Nickerson Chamber of Commerce for seven years and led dedicated team of volunteers in planning and executing Klear Nearly Days during that time. She has served as a board member for the Nickerson Public Library and was extensively involved with 4-H as a community leader in Geary County, KS prior to relocating to the Hutchinson area. Theresa and her 15-year-old daughter enjoy participating in Family Community Theater productions, and can often be seen on-stage together. Theresa, her husband Will, and their daughter Mallory have called Nickerson home since 2006.