Kevin Kendrigan was the Director of the Northwest Special
Recreation Association since its formation in 1974. NWSRA is a cooperative of 16
park districts providing community access and leisure services for individuals
experiencing a disabling condition. The Association also hosts the Area 18
Special Olympics program. Kevin is the President of the Special Leisure Services
Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit providing additional resources to support the
efforts of NWSRA and the Area 18 Special Olympics program.
Kevin graduated from Southern Illinois University receiving both a Bachelors and a Masters degree. He has been extremely involved in Special Olympics and serves on the Illinois State Board of Directors. He is on the board of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and is active on a number of local, state and national professional committees and boards. His hobbies include high school sports and golf.