The Community News Brief recently asked Macomb Park District staff a series of to learn more about them, their role and their goals for the district, as well as their respective jobs, under the district's new leader, Blake Severs. The first part of the series featured Stephen Druse, Julie Flynn and Chris Frankhauser.
Allie Foster: McDonough County Special Recreation Association (MCSRA) Director Foster grew up in Sterling, Illinois, about two hours north of Macomb. She is a graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School and earned her bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation from the University of Iowa.
Before joining the park district in her current role in September 2025, she worked with individuals with disabilities for over five years, and worked specifically in parks and rec for three years.
The MCSRA is a nonprofit organization within the Macomb Park District that provides recreational and leisure opportunities to individuals in the community. The association's mission statement is to provide positive, purposeful, and meaningful recreational opportunities with individuals with disabilities. General programming, special events, fundraisers, summer camps, and more are provided to the community.
Q: What are your job responsibilities?
