Board and Staff
The Gesa Carousel of Dreams is a not-for-profit organization governed by the board of the Three Rivers Carousel Foundation. The Leadership Team runs the day-to-day operation of the Carousel and Event Center, while the Foundation board provides fundraising support, oversight and an overall direction for the Carousel.
The Carousel is proudly operated and maintained by a passionate volunteer team of nearly 35 individuals while our concession and event operations are handled by paid staff of five.
Leadership Team
Parker Hodge | Executive Director
Albany Opal | Assistant Executive Director
Mariah Brush | Special Events and Grants Coordinator
Kristen Cliber | Event Sales Manager
Pat Nagle | Training Operator
Executive Committee
Jennifer Sorn | Board Chair
Josh McKenzie | Vice Chair
Cindy Hemsworth | Secretary
Ken Hahn | Treasurer
Board Members
Ken Johanning, Retired
Dan Manella, Stephens Media Group
Pat Nagle, Retired
Carmen Marquart, Marquart Investments
Jack Merrill
Frank Olivetti
Marisol Peralta, Gesa Credit Union
Whitney Ritari
Phil Slusser, Retired
Mike Thornton, Retired
Eric Van Winkle, The Van Winkle Firm
We’d Love to Get You Involved!
Do you share a passion of community service, embrace the spirit of the carousel and have a desire to help create lasting memories for our visitors?
We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the board. Specifically, we are looking for:
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A passion and excitement for the mission, spirit of the carousel and the place it holds in the community;
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The ability to attend monthly meetings (minimum of 10 meetings per year with 80% attendance required)
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The ability to develop ideas for processes and programs which generate financial contributions to the Foundation
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The ability to execute and contribute to the success of programs and projects selected by the board.
We welcome applications from potential candidates.