Our Staff

Executive/Administrative Team

Paul C. Holm

CEO

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…

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Pam Palermo

Development Director

Pam holds a B.S. in Marketing from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. Pam began her career in Columbus where she lived for 25 years and served in several different capacities with her…

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Judith Peters

Administrative Assistant

Judith 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…

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Ann Marie Raddell MT-BC, NICU MT

Director of Creative Arts Therapies

Music Therapy 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…

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Melissa Sexstella

Director of Visual Arts Education

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…

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Howard Washington

Creative Director of Dance

Howard is a graduate from Lake Erie College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree specializing in choreography and minoring in Entrepreneurial Studies. Within his 12 years of being in the Cleveland…

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Marcia Kish

Marketing Manager

Marcia has been involved with FAA for a number of years as a volunteer, dance parent, and now on the FAA leadership team! Marcia has an extensive background in Marketing, Social Media…

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David Malinowski

Roger and Anne Clapp Chair of Performing Arts

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…

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Ann Hedger

Programming Coordinator

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…

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Michael Roesch 2013-2021

Technical Director/Designer

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Margaret “Maggie” Gatzke

Customer Experience Coordinator

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…

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Alice D’Andrea

Customer Experience Representative

Alice D’Andrea first joined The Fine Arts Association as a student, playing clarinet for seven years. She graduated from Thomas W. Harvey High School in 2017, and recently graduated from Cleveland State…

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Fred Burkhart

Maintenance Staff

Biography coming soon!

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Austin Reese

Maintenance Assistant

Austin Reese is a very friendly and smiling addition to the FAAmily. He helps ensure the FAA building is clean, organized, and accessible. One of Austin’s favorite parts about working at FAA…

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