Cindi King, CPRP
President
Morrisville Parks & Recreation

Cindi is a seasoned professional with 25+ years of experience and is currently the Assistant Director for the Town of Morrisville. Formerly, she served as Director for the Town of Southern Pines, where she successfully managed numerous initiatives with a pragmatic approach. Her passion evolved through her college years leading her to a series of roles—including Aquatic Director, Facility Supervisor, Recreation Manager, and Director—each deepening her commitment to the profession.

Cindi is an active member of NCPRA, where she served in regional leadership roles, held positions as Secretary and Treasurer on the Executive Board, contributed to various committees, and received the NCRPA Young Professional and Meritorious Award. A steadfast advocate for Parks and Recreation, she believes in its value, affirming the field offers something for everyone.

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Daniel Leatherman, CPRE
President-Elect
Iredell County Parks & Recreation

Daniel is excited to join the Board for a second stint, as he previously served the Association in the role of Professional Development Board Member. He currently serves as Director of Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department, a mid-size department within the Charlotte-Metro area, after working with Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties earlier in his career. Similar to many in our industry Daniel grew up as a parks kid, and enjoyed many firsts at his local department including swim lessons and  summer camp - and now loves giving residents a place to enjoy these same core experiences and more for themselves. Outside of work you can find him kayaking the Catawba River, playing in a local pickleball league, or exploring new hiking trails around the state. Daniel also serves as a CAPRA visitor, on local boards and advisory groups, and is thrilled to continue the work of the Association now as President Elect.

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Megan Keul, CPRP
Professional Development
 

Megan Keul has worked in a variety of municipalities across the Carolinas overseeing economic development, communications and marketing, and special events and programming over the past decade. Megan presents across the country on various park and recreation topics at a national level and has been named a 2024 “30 Under 30” award winner and 2025 Fellow by the National Recreation and Park Association. She loves working in the public sector serving the community and providing a variety of experiences to create new opportunities for patrons establishing their sense of place.​

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Kristen Denton, CPRE
Member Connections
Holly Springs Parks & Recreation

Kristen is the Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Holly Springs. A graduate of UNC-Greensboro, she joined Holly Springs Parks & Recreation in 2004. During her 21 year career in Holly Springs, she has served in multiple roles leveraging her expertise in Customer Service, Program and Event Management, and Facility Operations.

As a Certified Parks & Recreation Executive, Kristen is passionate about expanding access to recreation, enhancing community experiences, and advocating to support Parks professionals. She serves the profession as a CAPRA visitor and is an active member of NCRPA, serving on various committees over the years.

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Ken Hisler, CPRP
Past President
Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

Ken is an Assistant Director with Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources and 25 of his 30 years in the industry have been with the city.  His commitment to the profession includes serving as the President Elect for NCRPA, many years on the conference curriculum committee, and previously on the Advocacy Committee.

Nationally, he is a member of the NRPA Conference Planning Committee, Board of Regents for Supervisors Management School, and beginning his third term with Maintenance Management School. He and his wife Sharon, have been married for 28 years, live in Raleigh, and have two adult children.

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