Director’s Circle
Bonnie & Gary Grossman
Lauri & Laurence Bousquet

Founder’s Circle
David A. Ridings
Sharon Sullivan & Paul Phillips

Sponsors

The 2023 Everson Social
Presenting Sponsor:
Janet & Alan Moon
Sustaining Sponsor:
Louise & David Rosenfield
Supporting Sponsor:
Syracuse University
Contributing Sponsor:
Marina & Craig Boise

Festival of Trees & Light
Sustaining Sponsor:
Sedgwick Business Interiors
Contributing Sponsors:
Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., Inc.
The Coalition of Museums & Art Centers
at Syracuse University (CMAC)
Hancock Estabrook
Arthur J. Gallagher
Risk Management Services, Inc.
Bowers CPAs & Advisors
Thrivent Financial
Tompkins Community Bank

Grants

New York State Council on the Arts
CNY Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Humanities
The Tides Foundation
The Jim and Julie Boeheim Foundation
Aldi Community Cares Foundation
The Coby Foundation
The J.M. Kaplan Fund
KeyBank Foundation
Regional Economic Development Council
Greater Hudson Heritage Network
The Richard Mather Fund
The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Central New York Community Foundation
The Allyn Family Foundation
Downtown Committee of Syracuse
The Windgate Foundation

Everson Museum Board of Trustees
New Members: 2024-2026 term

The Everson Museum of Art welcomed new Trustees to the Everson Board on January 1, 2024. These individuals, according to Everson Director & CEO Elizabeth Dunbar, “bring unique community and professional experiences that complement our existing Board leadership skills and expertise. Board Chair Heather Schroeder and I are excited to work with our new class of Trustees as we begin developing a new strategic plan for Central New York’s premiere arts organization.” Everson Board members serve a three-year term.

Kevin Bailey
Kevin Bailey is an information technology leader and consultant with more than 20 years’ experience. He served as a Director, Assistant Dean, and Chief Information Officer of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University for 10 years before joining Crowe, LLP in 2021. Kevin is a member of the board of CNY Pride. He holds a Master of Religion from Yale University. Kevin and his husband Ludger reside in the Westcott neighborhood.

Timothy Crosby
Tim Crosby is the Vice President of Client Services at SIDEARM Sports, a Learfield company. Originally from Pittsburgh, Tim moved to Syracuse in 2015. He is married to his husband, Michael, a public-school teacher in Liverpool. Tim attended Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, for his undergraduate degree and his master’s degree. Tim serves as a board member for the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. He is also a proud member of the 2023 Leadership Greater Syracuse cohort and serves on Syracuse University School of Education’s—Inclusive U Business Engagement Committee.

Maggie Goss
Maggie (Kovalcik) Goss was raised in Wellsboro, PA and lived in Philadelphia before coming to Syracuse. She received an undergraduate degree from Ithaca College in Theatre Arts Management. Maggie has performed many administrative roles, becoming a trusted Executive Assistant in a number of sectors. At Le Moyne, Maggie obtained a master’s degree in arts administration. Now at Hueber-Breuer, Maggie leads the administrative, marketing, community relations and human resources activities while serving as an advisor to the owners. Maggie lives in Fayetteville with her husband and two daughters.

Amanda Hughes
Amanda is a Syracuse native, local business owner, former NCAA Division I coach, and community creator. Amanda is founder and owner of The Ice Cream Stand and Jayne’s Collective. She is the founder of November Project Syracuse and a Legacy Lululemon Ambassador.

Kimberly A. Mezzalingua
Kim Mezzalingua resides in Skaneateles with her husband John, four children, and three animal children. Originally from New Jersey, she began a career in cable sales at CNBC that took her out west, until she relocated for her husband’s career and never looked back. She has been a stay-at-home mother for 24 years. During those years, she immersed herself in the study of art and design and is passionate about sharing that with the community.

Andrew Ramsgard
As creative director and CEO of Ramsgard Architectural Design, Andy Ramsgard has led his award-winning architectural practice for more than 30 years. In addition to full architectural services, Ramsgard Architectural Design offers interior design, furniture design, brand creation, and master planning services. Andy’s portfolio includes numerous restaurants and commercial projects in Skaneateles and Ithaca, and private residences—including his own, Leary Castle.

Dr. Juhanna Rogers
Juhanna Rogers, PhD is a motivational speaker, commentator, artist, education activist, and host of WCNY’s, Behind the Woman. Dr. Rogers is the Vice President of Racial Equity and Social Impact of CenterState CEO, where she helps develop and deploy DEI strategies that achieve more equitable outcomes. Dr. Rogers holds a degree in Integrative Arts from Penn State University, a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs, and a PhD in Higher Education from Indiana University. In 2024, she earned her MFA in playwriting from Goddard College. She served as a visiting artist at the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park in Cazenovia working on a new play titled, Queendom. Her poetry was published in the Divine Feminist (anthology), and she makes regular appearances on the BronxNet and The Today Show speaking on the Black experience.

Cathy Winger
Cathy Winger is a retired mental health professional who has served on health and human services organizations’ community boards and organizations focusing on the arts. She has served as a volunteer at the Everson in many capacities, including past President of the Members’ Council, volunteer in the Education Department, and past officer and member of the Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees

Heather Schroeder – Chair
Ryan McDermott – Vice-Chair
Richard Kilburg – Treasurer
Daniela Molta – Secretary

Bp. Dr. H. Bernard Alex
Kevin Bailey
Timothy Crosby
William P. Fisher
Maggie Goss
Matthew Holt
Amanda Hughes
Robin Kasowitz
Anthony Malavenda
Clifford Malzman
Kimberly Mezzalingua
J. Daniel Pluff
Andy Ramsgard
Dr. Juhanna Rogers
Dr. James Haywood Rolling Jr.
Louise Rosenfield
Doug Sedgwick
Damian Vallelonga
Karen Williams
Catherine Winger

EX-OFFICIO

Rory Edwards – SCSD Representative
Greg Loh – Mayoral Representative
Barbara Bakalic – Docent Representative
Lizbeth Herrick –
Members’ Council Representative
Sue Stanczyk – County Representative

LIFETIME

William A. Hider
Bruce Kenan
Thomas R. Kennedy
Paul Phillips
Stephen Rogers

Veterans

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