Our Staff

Paul holds a B.A. in Music and Secondary Education from Anderson University. Paul began his career in 1993 serving two churches in Indiana and West Virginia as associate pastor leading each congregation…

Judith’s has been serving twelve years in the Customer Service Department providing excellent support to our patrons, faculty and staff. Now, Judith is in a different role at FAA where she serves…

Suzanne is responsible for the oversight and coordination of all financial matters at The Fine Arts Association. Suzanne is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Ohio. She earned her B.A.…

Originally from Seymour, Wisconsin, Michael holds an M.M. in Orchestral Conducting from Ball State University and a B.A. in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with additional study at the…

Jackie DiFrangia is thankful, honored, and excited to join the Fine Arts team! After graduating from John Carroll University in 2016, Jackie interned with various Cleveland theaters, including Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Play…

B.M., Music Therapy, University of Dayton. Board Certified Music Therapist, since 2006. Specialized certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapy. Ann Marie joined the Fine Arts Association team as a music…

Melissa is a certified visual art teacher licensed to teach Pre-K through 12th grade. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Kent State University in…

Yvonne Delgado Thomas holds a Master’s in Education Administration from Youngstown State University, a BSE in Education from Kent State University and licensure as a superintendent, principal, and teacher. Yvonne has been…

Ryan Kearns holds a Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with Juliana Athayde, Concertmaster of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Ryan also studied with Peter Otto,…

Alyssa Lombardi holds a B.A. in Two-Dimensional Studies with a focus in Arts Management and Painting from Bowling Green State University. She recently completed her M.A. (all but thesis) in Arts Administration…

Marcia has been involved with FAA for a number of years as a volunteer, dance parent, and now on the FAA leadership team! She oversees a number special projects ranging from print…

David began his relationship with The Fine Arts Association in 1983 as a violin student of Dr. Carol Linsenmeier. His interest and fondness of theatre began and developed while a member of…

Ann has been involved with The Fine Arts Association’s theatre productions since 1982. She joined the office staff full time in 1994 and currently is the Programming Coordinator working with both the…

Biography and photo coming soon!

Biography and photo coming soon!

Biography and photo coming soon!

Margaret “Maggie” Gatzke graduated from Mentor High in 2003 and has two degrees with theatre concentration. An Associate of Arts from Lakeland Community College and a Bachelor of Arts from Lake Erie…

As a part of the Customer Experience Team at FAA, Shirley will likely be one of the first faces you will encounter at FAA. Being that she has been a part of…

Biography and photo coming soon!

Biography and photo coming soon!

Biography and photo coming soon!