Board of Directors
Matthew R. Drevlow, President
Lawyer, JP Hoffman Law Offices, co-owner Bachrach Building, resident of Faribault
John Carlander, Treasurer
President, State Bank of Faribault, resident of Faribault
Kathy Rush, Vice President - Performing and Visual Arts
Rice County Public Libraries; Board Member, The Merlin Players; Rice County Representative to SEMAC (Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council); director/actor/costumer and supporter for community theatre and The Merlin Players, resident of Northfield.
Julianna Skluzacek
Artistic Director, The Merlin Players, resident of Owatonna
Mark Ahnemann,
Community Theatre actor and active volunteer, resident of Faribault
Joe Cates
Partner/Owner, Cates & Ohme, resident of Faribault
Ginger Church
Board member, The Merlin PlayersLynn Hargreaves
Director, Project and Portfolio Management, Syndicated Products, Iconoculture, resident of Lonsdale
Jason Hoffman
Lawyer, Owner Hoffman Law Offices
Saul Lockerby
Lockerby Sheet Metal, resident of Faribault
Rick Thomas
President, Restoration Services, Inc.; Member, various Downtown Development Councils, Downtown building owner/renovator; co-owner Bachrach Building, resident of Faribault
Staff
Marilyn Filan, Receptionist
After over ten years watching the front desk of first the Faribault Art Center, and then the Paradise Center for the Arts, Marilyn has become the go-to woman for Paradise staff. She knows where things are, and who's who. With a quirky sense of humor and a taste for eclectic music, Marilyn is the stabilizing voice of reason with a twist. We're lucky to have her.
Tami Schluter, Assistant to the Director
As owner of the Historic Hutchinson House Bed and Breakfast here in Faribault, Tami has a unique view of the entertainment landscape of Faribault, and as such, brings a new perspective to the table. In addition to working at the Paradise and running her B & B (which is spectacular, by the way!), Tami is also a licensed realtor. Obviously, she has to be organized and capable, so we're very happy to have her as part of the team that brings great events to you!
Beverly Haugen, Bookkeeper
In Memoriam - Forever in Our Hearts
Ken Beck, Co-Vice President - Facilities
Owner, Javalive