Museum Staff Directory
For general questions, please contact the front desk at 704-866-6900 or email SchieleMuseum@gmail.com.
Administration

Dr. V. Ann Tippitt
Executive Director
ann.tippitt@gastonianc.gov

Karl McKinnon
Assistant Director for Operations
karl.mckinnon@gastonianc.gov

Tony Pasour
Assistant Director for Interpretation
tony.pasour@gastonianc.gov

Lauren Chapman
Museum Accountant
lauren.chapman@gastonianc.gov

LeighAnn Calvert
Executive Assistant & Rental Coordinator
leighann.calvert@gastonianc.gov

Robert Crisp
Graphics/Exhibits/Publications
robert.crisp@gastonianc.gov
Advancement

Elysabeth Utick
Director of Development
elysabeth.utick@gastonianc.gov

Liz Fitzpatrick
Membership & Guest Services Coordinator
liz.fitzpatrick@gastonianc.gov

Tiffani Stewart
Marketing Coordinator
tiffani.stewart@gastonianc.gov

Zariyah Tate
Marketing Assistant
zariyah.tate@gastonianc.gov

Becky Murph
Guest Services

Linda Hudgins
Guest Services

Susan Dawson
Guest Services

Christina Murray
Guest Services

Cindy Parrott
Guest Services

Kristy Kenley
Guest Services
Collections & Research

Alan May
Research Coordinator & Archaeology Curator
alan.may@gastonianc.gov

Carrie Duran
Collections Manager
carrie.duran@gastonianc.gov

Gisela Cinko
Lab/Field Assistant
Living Collections

Morgan Lyons
Head of Living Collections
morgan.lyons@gastonianc.gov

Veronica D’Amelio
Lead Animal Keeper

Bart Burtrum
Animal Care

Braden Donelson
Animal Care

Ryan Thompson
Animal Care

Ginger Crisp
Animal Care

Kaity Secrest
Animal Care
Education

Candice Jordan
Head of Education
candice.jordan@gastonianc.gov

Stephanie Austin
Group Scheduling Coordinator
stephanie.austin@gastonianc.gov

Rebecca Brannon
Youth Education Specialist & Camp Coordinator
rebecca.brannon@gastonianc.gov

Nathan Chapman
Farm Program Specialist
nathan.chapman@gastonianc.gov

Shelton Winget
S.T.E.M. Program Specialist
shelton.winget@gastonianc.gov

Vanesa Gutierrez Chavez
Outdoor Program Specialist
vanesa.chavez@gastonianc.gov


Dr. Pete Yount
Program Presenter
Jenny Bumgarner
Program Presenter

Molly Davis
Kids Quest Counselor

Aubrey Spicola
Planetarium Program Presenter

John Calvanico
Planetarium Program Presenter

Noel Collado
Planetarium Program Presenter

Amanda Mullen
Planetarium Program Presenter
Exhibits

Michael Caron
Head of Exhibits
michael.caron@gastonianc.gov

Mike Lahr
Exhibits Preparer
mike.lahr@gastonianc.gov

Hugh Sherrill
Exhibits Preparer
hugh.sherrill@gastonianc.gov

R. Troy Sieck
Exhibits Preparer
troy.sieck@gastonianc.gov

Brom Sargent
Exhibits Preparer
brom.sargent@gastonianc.gov
Facilities

Mark Rudisill
Maintenance & Safety Manager
mark.rudisill@gastonianc.gov

Jeff Bell
Outside Crew Leader

Glen Deese
Building Caretaker

Linda Rhyne
Maintenance

Luis Rivera
Maintenance

Katherine Glover
Maintenance