Gene Kay is Reappointed to Three Rivers Board

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners unanimously reappointed Gene Kay, of Plymouth, to the Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners. Kay has served on the Three Rivers Board since 2015; his new four-year term runs through Dec. 31, 2022.

His professional career has involved working in health promotion, physical rehabilitation, and health and safety. He developed an ergonomics consulting and self-help software that helps organizations to improve workplace wellness while reducing injury and expense.

Kay is an accomplished multi-sport athlete, a certified ski coach and a personal trainer. He has completed dozens of ski marathons including the Birkebeiner, and he has coached aspiring skiers at youth, high school, and masters levels. He and his family are active in downhill and cross-country skiing, running, biking, hiking, and canoeing.

“The number of visits to the parks and trails system is at an all-time high, and we’re making great strides in connecting all our residents to the outdoors,” Kay said. “I’m proud of our efforts, and I’m looking forward to continuing to serve on the Three Rivers Park District Board.”

Kay will take the oath of office for his new term at the Board’s regular meeting on Thursday, March 21. Prior to the meeting, the public is invited to a reception at 4:30 p.m. at the Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth.

Three Rivers Park District is governed by an independent, seven-member Board of Commissioners. Five members of the Board are elected from districts in suburban Hennepin County, and two members are appointed by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.