Museum Staff Directory

For general questions, please contact the front desk at 704-699-6900 or email SchieleMuseum@gmail.com.

Administration

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Dr. V. Ann Tippitt

Executive Director
annt@cityofgastonia.com

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Karl McKinnon

Assistant Director
karlm@cityofgastonia.com

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LeighAnn Calvert

Executive Assistant & Rental Coordinator
leighannc@cityofgastonia.com

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Lauren Chapman

Museum Accountant
laurenc@cityofgastonia.com 

Advancement

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Elysabeth Utick

Director of Development
elysabethu@cityofgastonia.com

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Liz Fitzpatrick

Membership & Guest Services Coordinator 
lizf@cityofgastonia.com

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Tiffani Stewart

Marketing Coordinator
tiffanis@cityofgastonia.com

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Zariyah Tate

Marketing Assistant
zariyaht@cityofgastonia.com

Guest Services

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Becky Murph

Guest Services

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Linda Hudgins

Guest Services

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Kristy Kenley

Guest Services

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Susan Dawson

Guest Services

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Christina Murray

Guest Services

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Cindy Parrott

Guest Services

Collections & Research

Meet the Curators

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Alan May

Research Coordinator & Archaeology Curator
alanm@cityofgastonia.com

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Carrie Duran

Collections Manager
carried@cityofgastonia.com

Education

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Tony Pasour

Head of Interpretation
tonyp@cityofgastonia.com

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Stephanie Austin

Group Scheduling Coordinator
stephaniea@cityofgastonia.com

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Robert Crisp

Graphics/Exhibits/Publications
robertc@cityofgastonia.com 

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Nathan Chapman

Farm Program Specialist
nathanc@cityofgastonia.com

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Hannah Salemi

Catawba Village Program Specialist
hannahs@cityofgastonia.com

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Vanesa Gutierrez Chavez

Outdoor Program Specialist
vanesac@cityofgastonia.com

Emory Spivock

Outreach Coordinator

emory.spivock@gastonianc.gov

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Heather Dinkins

Museum Program Specialist
heatherd@cityofgastonia.com

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Rebecca Brannon

Youth Education Specialist & Camp Coordinator
rebeccab@cityofgastonia.com

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Mayah Clark

Kids Quest Counselor

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Molly Davis

Kids Quest Counselor

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Veronica D’Amelio
Animal Care

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Bart Burtrum

Animal Care

E. Jennings Black

Animal Care

Braden Donelson

Animal Care

Ryan Thompson

Animal Care

Ginger Crisp

Animal Care

Facilities

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Mark Rudisill

Maintenance & Safety Manager
markr@cityofgastonia.com

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Jeff Bell

Outside Crew Leader

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Glen Deese

Building Caretaker

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Linda Rhyne

Maintenance

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Luis Rivera

Maintenance

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Pacilla Rozzelle

Maintenance

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Rhonda Buchanan

Maintenance

Exhibits

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Michael Caron

Sculptor & Exhibits Preparer
michaelc@cityofgastonia.com

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Mike Lahr

Exhibits Preparer
mikel@cityofgastonia.com

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Hugh Sherrill

Exhibits Preparer
hughs@cityofgastonia.com

R. Troy Sieck

Exhibits Preparer
troys@cityofgastonia.com

Brom Sargent

Exhibits Preparer
broms@cityofgastonia.com

Planetarium

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Candice Jordan

Planetarium Administrator
candicej@cityofgastonia.com

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Elizabeth Marvin

Planetarium Program Specialist
elizabethm@cityofgastonia.com

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Amanda Mullen

Planetarium Program Specialist

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Aubrey Spicola

Planetarium Program Specialist

Sam Braxton

Planetarium Program Specialist