Bismarck Parks has new executive director; Leker's tenure in Fargo ended with firing, lawsuit

Former Fargo Parks executive director takes job in Bismarck

BISMARCK, N.D. – The former executive director of the Fargo Park District has a new job. Dave Leker has been announced as the executive director of the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. He’ll take over for Kevin Klipfel, who retires effective June 18. “I am very excited about this new opportunity in such a great North Dakota city,” says Leker. “Bismarck Parks and Recreation District has long been recognized as a state and national leader i…

Former Fargo Park District director takes same position in Bismarck

BISMARCK — Former Fargo Park District Director David Leker has been selected as the next executive director of the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. The Bismarck Park Board recently voted 4-1 to select Leker, who will take over leadership of the Park District on June 18. Park Commissioner Kate Herzog cast the lone dissenting vote. Leker graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota. He has over 30 years of parks an…

Former Fargo Parks executive director to lead Bismarck Parks and Recreation

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Former Fargo Parks executive director Dave Leker is being named the executive director of Bismarck Parks and Recreation. The Bismarck Board of Park Commissioners made the announcement Tuesday. Leker will replace Kevin Klipfel who is retiring. The Fargo Park Board in 2023 voted 3-2 to end Leker’s contract. Leker had worked for Fargo Parks for 22 years, about four of those as executive director. One board member at the…

Bismarck Parks has new executive director; Leker's tenure in Fargo ended with firing, lawsuit

David Leker has been selected as the next executive director of the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District.