Committee

The Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival committee works year round to plan, coordinate and execute Hutchinson’s city festival for the enjoyment of the entire community.

The committee consists mainly of members from the Hutchinson Jaycees. Many other volunteers are needed at events during Water Carnival week, and you are encouraged to contact committee members if you wish to participate.

Josh Gehlen Commodore
Tam Gehlen First Mate
Steve Kropp Vice Commodore
Chanda Kropp Second Mate
Nick Nelson Past Commodore
Sarah Nelson Past First Mate
Troy Scotting Entertainment Chair
Pete Ladwig Entertainment Vice Chair
Jeremy Carter Finance Coordinator
Kyle Wendling Finance Vice Coordinator
Daren Scheppmann Finance Vice Chair
Chris Wilke Finance Chair
Jessica Wendland Finance Vice Chair
Brian Renner Finance Chair
Brian LaCanne Finance Vice Chair
Adam Fink Finance Chair
Eric Schumaci Finance Chair
Jacob Sanken Finance Vice Chair
Megan Karg Finance Chair
Erin Wendolek Finance Vice Chair
Leah Watzke Finance Chair
Joel Reiter Finance Vice Chair
Ashley Graham Finance Vice Chair
Angie Ladwig Finance Vice Chair
Caleb Paulson Finance Vice Chair
Daren Scheppmann Hospitality Chair
Eric Westlund Hospitality Vice Chair
Mel Wilson Kiddy Day/Jr. Royalty Chair
Katie Bruns Kiddy Day/Jr. Royalty Vice Chair
Rikki Hilgemann Pageant Chair
Erin Hepola Pageant Vice Chair
Noureen Sajid Pageant Vice Chair
Beth Caspers Pageant POSSE
Bethany Carter Pageant POSSE
Shawn Knorr Parade Chair
Matt Dostal Parade Vice Chair
Jared Martig Parade Vice Chair
Arlyn DeBruyckere Photographer
Brenda Flann Photographer
Angie Lawson Publicity Chair
Dawn Renner Publicity Vice Chair
Leah Watzke Royalty Coordinator / Queens Chair
Jessica Fink Royalty Coordinator Chair
Angie Lawson Royalty Coordinator Vice Chair
Laura Beach Sporting Events Chair – Run
Jon Beach Sporting Events Vice Chair – Run
Jessica Wendland Sporting Events Vice Chair – Run
Josh Karg Sporting Events Chair – Kickball
Ryan Neppl Sporting Events POSSE – Kickball
Shanna Nemitz Sporting Events Chair – Motorcycle Ride
Dan Nemitz Sporting Events Vice Chair – Motorcycle Ride
Chad Czmowski Sporting Events Chair – Bike Ride
Stephen Slater Sporting Events Vice Chair- Bike Ride
Bethany Carter Treasurer
Shaina Scheppmann Water Events Chair
Betsy Czmowski Water Events Vice Chair
Brenda Flann Water Events POSSE