Staff Members

Board/Commission Member

Mayor

Laura Karnes

Landscape & Naturalist Leader

Phone

(765) 983-7275

Email

Address

About

  • Position: Landscape & Naturalist Leader
  • Start Date: May 2018
  • Education: Earlham College, 2012

As Landscape & Naturalist Leader, Laura oversees and designs landscaping throughout the city. She also grows and procures plant life, while maintaining greenhouse operations. Her favorite aspect of working for Richmond Parks and Recreation is “making a positive impact in my hometown, growing and sharing beautiful plants, and getting dirty!”