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
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    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

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