EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXHIBITIONS MANAGER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER/EXHIBITS ASSISTANT

COMMUNITY OUTREACH/GRAPHIC DESIGN

BUSINESS MANAGER

CERAMICS STUDIO MANAGER

STAFF ASSISTANT

CERAMICS STUDIO ASSISTANT

STAFF ASSISTANT

EDUCATION

PRESIDENT

Carol joined the Arts Council in 2000, starting at the front desk, now managing books and serving as Interim Board Secretary. A Calvin College grad, she’s a Senior Financial System Analyst at MillerKnoll, focusing on International Finance for 25 years. From Fremont, she’s a caregiver to her mom, loves her dog Bayley, and dreams of a Grand Lake, CO cabin to enjoy family time.

VICE PRESIDENT

John has a lifelong passion for visual and musical arts. He earned a BFA in ceramics from The University of New Mexico and an MFA in sculpture from The University of Illinois at Chicago. A former art/creative director with a 40-year design career in Chicago, he now resides in Holland, creating and teaching ceramics at HAAC and serving as a board member, embracing community life.

SECRETARY

Heather has 20+ years in event planning for small/large-scale events and travel. She is the Event & Travel Specialist for Haworth Inc. and aids Juniper LLC, which helps those with physical/mental limitations find work. A Hope College grad and award-winning volunteer, she lives in a restored 100-year-old home with her family, loves plants, travel, and hunting for the perfect brew.

TREASURER

Joseph M. Nowicki, a senior financial executive with 35+ years of experience, has expertise across manufacturing, distribution, and retail. He has led transformation initiatives, large-scale M&A transactions, and digital/organic growth projects while optimizing financial processes in complex settings. With deep corporate governance experience, he’s served on audit, compensation, and compliance committees

BOARD MEMBER

Tom is a life long resident of the West Michigan area and grew up in Holland Michigan. He has been with MillerKnoll for over 35 years working at multiple sites. He is also an Adjunct Professor at GRCC, celebrating 12 years in this role. He is passionate about teaching and learning, getting his Master Degree from Aquinas. Tom is excited about his future work with the Holland Arts Council.

BOARD MEMBER

Ann is a West Michigan artist who enjoys spending her time painting watercolors and attending watercolor workshops taught by acclaimed artists. She is a retired public school art educator from Huron Valley School district with a master’s in Art Education from Eastern Michigan University. Ann aspires to work with the Holland Area Arts Council Art Teachers curriculum development.

BOARD MEMBER

Cheryl, a lifelong graphic designer, spent 25+ years as a principal at Fairly Painless, an award-winning Holland agency. Specializing in branding, websites, videos, and packaging for clients from startups to Fortune 500s, she now leads design for legacy clients at Lambert. Cheryl recently designed and built a modern concrete-and-glass home, where she lives with her architect partner and cats, Claude and Gigi.

BOARD MEMBER

Ronna earned her BFA in Industrial Design from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. For 25+ years, she has run Alexander Ink, collaborating globally as a Graphic Recorder. A mixed media artist, she specializes in encaustic painting, collage, fibers, and ceramics, showcasing her work in Michigan galleries. Originally from metro Detroit, Ronna now calls Saugatuck/Douglas home with her artistic family.

BOARD MEMBER

Bonnie is President & CEO of the Barry Community Foundation with 20+ years of expertise in financial management, fund development, and community leadership. Known for strategic thinking and dedication to engagement, she chairs Rural Partners of Michigan and contributes to numerous boards and committees, championing philanthropy and community development at every opportunity.

BOARD MEMBER

Kim has called Holland home for 20 years and loves discovering its hidden gems. She and her husband, Mike, enjoy raising their four children in this vibrant community. A dedicated attorney with 15 years in employee benefits law, Kim also draws on her background as a speech-language pathologist, helping children with language and reading. She enjoys yoga, tennis, dance, and community connections.