Rick has been with the Walkway of Lights for 26 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 has been with the Walkway of Lights committee for 13 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.

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.

Although Pamela Schlechty previously worked with the Gift Shoppe committee, this is her 5th 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 has been with the Walkway of Lights for a total of 19 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 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.

This is Stacey's 6th 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 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!"

I have been at Riverside Community Federal Credit Union for 33 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.