Eric Reischl Organization
A non-profit organization and accredited museum
The Paine Art Center and Gardens is private, non-profit organization (501c3 tax-exempt) that is governed by a Board of Trustees and operated by a professional staff with the assistance of volunteers. The institution is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
An endowment provides approximately a quarter of the organization’s annual funding, and the remaining three-quarters is raised through donations and fees, including admissions, memberships, grants, and rentals. The Paine relies upon the breadth of generous individuals and organizations to support the ongoing care and programs of the museum.
Core Values
Hospitality
We want every person to feel graciously welcomed to the Paine and that they truly belong here.
Beauty
We preserve and nurture an environment of exceptionally beautiful architecture, art, and gardens for the enrichment of the public.
Inclusion
We believe that people from all walks of life should be able to bring their full selves to the Paine and see themselves reflected in their experience here.
Excellence
We strive for the highest level of quality in all our interactions with the public and everything that we offer for their benefit.
Respect
We value each person’s dignity, abilities, differences, and contributions.
Teamwork
We work together with a positive attitude to ensure that all of our endeavors succeed.
Core Purpose
To inspire as many people as possible to enjoy, create, and share beauty in their daily lives.
- By sustaining the care of the historic architecture, collections, and gardens
- By fostering an environment where all people feel welcomed and valued
- By offering relevant and enriching cultural experiences within the beautiful settings
Board of Trustees
Pierce Smith
President
Annie Eiden
Vice President
Meghann Kasper
Treasurer
Joe Franzoi
Secretary
Trina Woldt
Past President
Courtney Lasky
At Large,
Executive Committee
Jason Hirschberg
At Large,
Executive Committee
Aaron Sherer
Executive Director,
Ex-officio
Kathy Golem
Volunteer Representative,
Ex-officio
Victor Alatorre
Jack Bermingham
Colleen Bies
Trisha Castle
Sam Coleman
LaKeisha Haase
John J. Hogerty
Amanda Izquierdo
Tiffany Kaldas
Carla Kelly
Megan Lang
Weston Radford
Amy Sitter
Elizabeth Smith
Susan Stearns
Tom Taggart
Steve Thoma
Margaret Wachtel
Lead Staff
Noell Dickmann
Marketing Manager
Steve Faust
Facilities and Security Manager
Laura Fiser
Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
Sheila Glaske
Curator of Horticulture
Katie Green
Director of Development
Annika Holland
Membership and Volunteer Coordinator
Doris Peitz
Business Manager
Mary Pleiss
Director of Education/ArtsCore Coordinator
Kelsey Raschke
Educator
Aaron Sherer
Executive Director
Jo Ann Simons
Events Manager
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Give Your Support
The Paine is a nonprofit organization that relies upon the generosity of people and organizations for support. When you make a donation to the Paine, you can designate your gift to support efforts like preserving the historic estate, art collection, gardens, educational programs, and more.