The South Suburban Board of Directors appointed Centennial resident Keith Gardner to fill the vacant board seat at their June 14 regular business meeting. Gardner was sworn in at the meeting and will serve the remainder of the vacant term (2025), due to the passing of David Lawful.

Gardner joins current board members Pete Barrett, Pam Eller, Ken Lucas and Susan Pye.

“We had several qualified applicants apply,” said Board Chair Susan Pye. “I feel that Keith’s experience on Centennial city council and goal of financial stability and future planning will contribute to South Suburban’s continued success.”

Gardner has been a District resident for 24 years, serving on the Centennial city council from 2008-2016. Other board experience includes Littleton Fire Protection District (2012-2018), Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (2016-2018), and Centennial representative for Open Space Advisory Board (2015-2016). Gardner is an avid runner, frequenting the High Line Canal trail, while his children have participated in several South Suburban sports camps.

The South Suburban Board of Directors is comprised of five District residents all serving at-large, who help guide the directions of parks and recreation in the community. Public meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.