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 a part-time paid staff of five.
Leadership
Parker Hodge
Executive Director
Kaytlin Diaz
Assistant Director
Mariah Brush
Grants & Special Events
Kristen Cliber
Event Sales Manager
Pat Nagle
Training Operator
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Jennifer Sorn
Board Chair, Jenographics
Josh McKenzie
Vice Chair, Lower Mortgage
Cindy Hemsworth
Community Volunteer
Ken Hahn
Community Volunteer
Board Members
Ken Johanning
Founder, Community Volunteer
Dan Manella
Stephens Media Group
Pat Nagle
Community Volunteer
Carmen Marquart
Marquart Investments
Jack Merrill
Pacific Northwest National Labratory
Frank Olivetti
Community Volunteer
Whitney Ritari
Community Volunteer
Melissa Steele
Gesa Credit Union
Phil Slusser
Founder, Community Volunteer
Mike Thornton
Community Volunteer
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.