Board Members | Walkway of Lights

Board Members

Rick Dillon

Board Member

Rick has been with the Walkway of Lights for 25 years. He is a committee member with the main responsibility of gaining new sponsorship and maintenance with current displays. His favorite display in Matter Park is the Riverboat. Rick looks forward to family gatherings and Christmas dinner. The lesson he learned most from his mother is to treat people as you would want to be treated.

 
 
 
 

Julie Fauser

Board Member

Julie has been with the Walkway of Lights committee for 12 years. She is responsible for the Christmas Parade and putting together other fun events. Her favorite display in Matter Park is the Nativity. One lesson her mother taught her that she still lives by today, is to always be kind and thankful, and to be the best that she can be. She looks forward to Christmas Eve dinner with her whole family.

 

Kristy Barney

Board Member

Kristy has been apart of the Walkway of Light board for 12 years. She is responsible for serving on the Sponsorship and Events Committees. She was born in Marion, Indiana. She spent a large portion of her life in Nashville, Tennessee. Kristy and her family moved back to Marion, Indiana in 1999. Kristy has a passion for serving within the Grant County community and enjoys being apart of the the Walkway of Lights tradition each season. She is looking forward to helping the Walkway of Lights continue to grow and for it to continue to be such a special part of the families who live inside Grant County and surrounding areas.

 

Cindy Wright

Board Member

Cindy Wright worked for the city of Marion for 18 years in the Controller's office and is retired. She has been married to Steve for 47 years. They have two children and five grandchildren.

 

Rose Cadena

Board Member

Rose has been with the Walkway of Lights for 17 years. She is the secretary of the Board. The lesson she learned the most from her mother was to lead by example. Her favorite display is the one her family sponsors Kissing Santa Display. Her family tradition is baking cookies and candies for the holiday.

 

Andy Davis

Board Member
 

Barb Hamaker

Board Member

Barb was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She moved to Marion when she married her husband, Tony. Barb has lived and worked in Marion for over 35 years. She worked in banking for many years and also worked at Roskin Jewelers before becoming a full time realtor 23 years ago. Barb and Tony raised their two children here and both have always been huge supporters of the Grant County community. Barb was a long-time board member of the Hostess House until taking time off to work on her real estate business. She has been, and still is, on the Grant County Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador for many years, welcoming new members to our community, as well as many other duties to champion our community. Barb and her family love this community and the Walkway of Lights specifically. That is why when Steve Wright asked her to join the Board, it was a perfect fit! She is looking forward to helping the Walkway of Lights continue to grow and be successful because our wonderful Grant County deserves the Walkway of Lights to continue for many years!

Cathy Hunnicutt

Board Member

Cathy is in her 5th year as a member of the WOL Board and has been an active member in our community for several years. Her favorite display in Matter Park is the Riverboat. Although Cathy's dad taught her many valuable lessons, both by word and example, the greatest lesson she learned from him is that it's impossible to show your family you love them too much. Cathy looks forward to gathering with her sisters and their families each Christmas for good food (especially desserts), great fellowship and much laughter.

James Loftis

Board Member

James Loftis has been with the Walkway of Lights for 19 years. He is a committee member with his main responsibility being the maintenance and the setting up of the displays. His favorite display in Matter Park is the American Flag. His family looks forward to driving through the Walkway of Lights multiple times throughout the season.

Lisa Todd

Board Member

Lisa has been with the Walkway of Lights off and on since 1996. Her favorite display is the Nativity. She enjoys spending the holidays with her family, especially the grandkids. She would like to help the Walkway continue to be a holiday tradition with families from all over for years to come.

Pamela Schlechty

Board Member

Although Pamela Schlechty previously worked with the Gift Shoppe committee, this is her 4th year on the Walkway of Lights Board. Her primary responsibility is to help organize the Walkway of Lights' new & exciting Downtown Event. The revitalization of downtown Marion has been one of her passions, but she also loves the Walkway of Lights, the Riverwalk, Matter Park, and its new gardens - making this a perfect role for her. She believes we should never lose the enchantment of living by trying to see Christmas through a childlike wonder. The Ice Castle is her favorite display, but her love of adventure makes the Riverboat a close second.

Randy Hiatt

Board Member

Randy Hiatt has been with the Walkway of Lights for a total of 18 years. He is a committee member with the main responsibility being the maintenance and the setting up of the displays. His favorite displays in Matter Park are the Kissing Santa and the Flag with Fireworks. His family looks forward to watching Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas every Christmas Eve.

Shelli Sapp

Board Member

Shelli began serving with the board in November of 2019. Shelli loves all things Christmas and appreciates the "Community Spirit" that the Walkway of Lights encompasses. A family tradition has been driving through the Walkway of Lights the night of the Christmas Parade and singing the"12 Days of Christmas" upon reaching the display. Her three favorite displays are, The 12 Days of Christmas, the Candy Canes and the beautiful Nativity. She is honored to participate and serve in something that brings our community so much joy.

Stacey Konazeski

Board Member

This is Stacey's 5th year with the Walkway of Lights. She is responsible for helping with the parade and keeping the Walkway of Lights Facebook page up to date. Her favorite display is the Nativity because Jesus truly is the reason for the season. One lesson her mother taught her is to always be kind; you never know what a person might be going through. Your kindness could make all the difference in their day. Every Christmas, Stacey looks forward to the tradition of putting up her family Christmas tree with her daughters, Emma and Avery, and watching Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas.

Steve Wright

Board Member

Steve was on the original board when the Walkway was formed, and served from 1993 - 2013. He decided to come back to Marion in 2019 where his family and friends live. Once again, Steve is back on the board working like he was before. Steve stated: "The Walkway is an important part of Marion. It is the only festival that lasts 6 weeks. Many people come to Marion to see the display, and we need to make it bigger and better every year! That is what we are going to do this year, and I want to be a part of it!"

Taylere McCoy

Board Member

Taylere joined the Walkway of Lights board in 2019. She is on the Events and Parade Committee. Her favorite display is the Sea Dragon. The most important lesson her mother taught her is to treat everyone with respect, regardless of how different they may seem. Her favorite Christmas tradition is watching A Charlie Brown Christmas while drinking peppermint hot chocolate.

Tim Moorman

Board Member

I have been at Riverside Community Federal Credit Union for 32 years. I have worked in the Financial Industry my entire career. My wife, Gina, and I live on a farm just outside of Converse. Obviously, I am pretty new to the Committee, but I am looking forward to being more involved in the future.