Board of TrusteesCommitted to Fulfilling Our Mission

The Exploration Place Board of Trustees is committed to fulfilling our mission, which is to inspire a deeper interest in science and technology through creative and fun experiences for all. They remain dedicated to creating innovative STEM-centered exhibits and programs.

Executive Committee

  • Gayle Malone, Vice Chair – Community Volunteer
    Chair Gayle Malone

    Community Volunteer

  • JeffPeier (1)
    Vice Chair Jeff Peier

    Attorney, Klenda Austerman

  • Jennifer Hitschmann BKD – Partner
    Treasurer Jenifer Hitschmann

    Partner, Forvis Mazars

  • Mindy McPheeters_Executive Board Member at Exploration Place
    Secretary Mindy McPheeters

    Community Volunteer

  • John Mosley
    At Large John Mosley

    Retired, CFO Sheplers

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    At Large Colin Marsh

    Murfin, Inc.

Board of Trustees

  • Amelia Bardwell
    Amelia Bardwell Director, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Johnson Controls
  • RyanBaty
    Ryan Baty Sedgwick County Commissioner
  • JasonCraine
    Jason Craine, CFP, AWMA, AAMS Principal Wealth Manager, Cedar+Sevens Private Wealth
  • Raymond Dondlinger VP Operations, Dondlinger Construction
    Raymond Dondlinger VP Operations, Dondlinger Construction
  • GenevieveFarha (1)
    Genevieve Farha Community Volunteer
  • Sherii Farmer Senior Community Relations Manager, Evergy
    Sherii Farmer Community Volunteer
  • Noah Fullbright 11 2024
    Noah Fullbright Business Process Director, Cargill Protein: North America
  • Phil Frick Honorary Trustee
    Phil Frick Honorary Trustee
  • IlexGelpi
    Ilex Gelpi Community Volunteer
  • ChrisHearne
    Chris Hearne SVP- Engineering and Programs, Textron Aviation
  • Richard Holt, Treasurer – Chief Investment Officer, IMA Wealth, Inc
    Richard Holt Market Leader, IMA Private Wealth
  • RussellLeeds
    Russell Leeds Assistant County Manager, Sedgwick County, County Representative
  • JenniferMarshall
    Jennifer Marshall Community Relations Manager, Evergy
  • Erin Miser 2024
    Erin Miser Sr. Director Global Communications & Marketing, Spirit Aerosystems
  • CarlyMcLaughlin
    Carly Moore Managing Director/ Senior Counsel, Koch Industries
  • Nelson Tim 009 2958141647 O
    Tim Nelson President, Fidelity Financial Corp.
  • SarahPatterson (1)
    Sarah Patterson Chief Innovation and Marketing Officer, Delta Dental
  • Susan Skibba Honorary Trustee
    Susan Skibba Honorary Trustee
  • CollinStieben
    Collin Stieben President, Encore Pavement
  • Tom Stolz County Manager, Sedgwick County, County Representative
    Tom Stolz County Manager, Sedgwick County, County Representative
  • Sheree Utash National Center For Aviation Training
    Sheree Utash President, WSU Tech
  • LynnWard
    Lynn Ward Founding Attorney, Ward Law
  • DarrenWheeler (2)
    Darren Wheeler Director of Field Operations, COX Communications
  • LilyWu Headshot (1)
    Lily Wu Mayor, City Representative, City of Wichita