Julia Johnson (She/Her/Hers)

Co-Founder

Chairman of the Board

Julia has been a permanent resident of Hutchinson since 1984, but originally hails from Denver, CO.  She has been an activist in the community for almost 13 years, using her voice and platform to advocate for equality across the board.  Julia served as President of the local chapter of KEC, is a former columnist for The Hutchinson News, was the Co-Founder of HAEC, served as President for the local PFLAG, and is the C0-Founder of Hutchinson Salt City Pride.  She considers her family to be her greatest accomplishment and strives to create a better world for each of them.   Her guiding words have always been... "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Martin Luther King Jr.

Gina Johnson (She/Her/Hers)

Co-Founder

Vice President

Gina Johnson "G" has been a permanent resident of Hutchinson since 1998 but is originally from Sedgwick Country.  By day she is metal worker and in home care provider.  But, by night she is a DJ , Drag King, and member of the Haus of Khanye.    She is a wife, mother, and friend to all.  Gina has always taken an active role in helping serve her city.  She has served on the boards of the local chapters of KEC, PFLAG, and is the C0-Founder of Hutchinson Salt City Pride.  Through the years Gina has donated her time and talents to may benefits throughout the state free of charge , even performing at other Pride Festivals.  The only thing she loves more than riding her motorcycle and music is her family.  The words that she feels guide her most are simple, but powerful... "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. 

Candie Khayne (She/Her/Hers)

Treasurer

By day, in her muggle life, she is known as a wife and mother running multiple small businesses. But, by night she straps on her corset and tutu and we know her as Candie Khayne, matriarch of the Khayne family and the original #ICTDiva!! She has been performing for over 6 years throughout Kansas, and you can catch her daily on Twitch, TikTok and Facebook as the mayor and CEO of ThePettyVille.  She has put Kansas on the map for AFAB Drag Queens and continues to break boundaries and drive positive change within our community. On top of being a member of the Hutchinson Salt City Pride Board and promoter for Kansas AAG, and owner/promoter for Mr. Gay Wichita ; the Khayne family is running a non-profit clothing closet out of their home, specializing in helping trans youth with clothing for their correct gender, foster children and homeless families with clothing and home necessities.

Trey'Von Smithkins (He/Him/His)

Secretary

 Trey'Von, AKABlack Haze Khayne, patriarch of the Khayne Family is a proud Black and Hispanic Trans Man and Drag King. Black Haze and the Khayne Family run a non profit clothing closet out of their home, specializing in helping trans youth with clothing for their correct gender, foster children and needy families with clothing and home necessities. Black Haze strives to leave this world better than he found it, and is very honored to be here in Dodge City to celebrate Pride with you all.