Management

Of Kansas Wildscape Foundation

Founded in 1991, Kansas Wildscape Foundation is governed by a non-paid Board of Directors composed of well-known and respected civic, business and community leaders from throughout the state. An Executive Committee comprised of the Executive Director, Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer plays an important role in leading the Board.

The original support funding ($100,000) to establish the Foundation was provided by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, with the agreement that the funds would be paid back to the Department within three years in the form of cash, land donations, or services, or a combination thereof. This has been accomplished.

Wildscape is currently staffed by an Executive Director and a part-time Business Manager, and we expect to hire additional staff as needed. The office is located in Newton, Kansas.

Marc Murrell, Executive Director

Debbie Hagen, Chair

Warren Gfeller, Vice Chair

(Warren, left, with Wildscape Founder Mike Hayden)

Ward Svarvari, Treasurer

Mike Miller

Mike Miller, Secretary

Wildscape Executive Committee

Bite Kayak Photo
Bite Kayak View

Kayak Raffle!!!

The Jackson Bite FD has a retail value of $3,000. Tickets for the raffle are one for $20, three for $50, or seven for $100. All money raised stays in Kansas to benefit Wildscape’s programs and projects, many of which focus on Kansas youth. One lucky winner will be selected at random on or after April 15, 2025. The kayak will need to be picked up in the general vicinity of the Wichita or Kansas City Area as agreed to by Wildscape and the winning entry.

Frank Eilert Memorial Contribution

To donate to the Kansas Wildscape Foundation in honor of Frank Eilert, please use the button below.