Middletown Arts Center Board of Governors

For Fiscal Year July 2010 – June 2011

Sharon Bogan  A Miami University graduate, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Family and Child Studies, Sharon is the Executive Director of MALACHI, a non-profit agency that works to build the assets of adolescents so they might achieve success within their family and their community. She has worked in social services for 23 years. She is co-chair of the Butler County Asset Builders Network and has been involved in a variety of community activities.

David E. Beck (board member since 2005)  A University of Dayton graduate, he held various positions with Armco Steel, Contech Construction Products and was a Contributing Editor for Civil Engineering News magazine. He has served on the Middletown Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, and has chaired the MiddFest Finance and Youth Program Committees.

Richard M. Davies (board member since 1996) A Miami University graduate and a long-standing member of MAC, serving as President from 2000 until 2005. He has held various commercial positions at Armco/AK Steel and has been actively involved in many community activities including Junior Achievement, YMCA, MiddFest and Hospice. He is also a member of the Browns Run Country Club Board of Directors.

John Watterson “Jack” Howard (board member since 1988),   A Miami University graduate, he held various architectural positions prior to becoming City Planner and Chief Designer for the City of Middletown. He is a full-time artist specializing in architectural renderings. He has been actively involved with the Middletown Public Library, Glendale Planning Commission, Middletown Symphony, Middletown Chamber of Commerce, Middletown Preservation Council and the Cincinnati Art Club.

Jennifer B. Kerr (board member since 2003)A William Woods College graduate, she is a long-standing member and past-president of the Middletown Board of Realtors, and serves on the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary-Board of Directors. She is also actively involved with the Broad Street Bash Music Festival committee, the annual Abilities First Golf Outing and the Sorg Opera Guild.

Martin Kohler (board member since 2005)  He is a graduate of Miami University and The Ohio State University with degrees in Business Management and City and Regional Planning. Formerly Director of City Planning for Park Forest IL, he joined the City of Middletown in 2002 as supervisor of Building Inspection, Community Development, and Housing Assistance. He is actively involved with the Downtown Middletown Alliance, Middletown Historical Society, Heritage Ohio, PRISM South Main St. Association and the Art Central Foundation.

James P. Langendorf (board member since 2007)  Is an attorney at law. He graduated from Lake Superior State University and the University of Dayton, and is a member of the Ohio, Dayton, Butler County and American Bar Associations and the National Employment Lawyers Association. He is a past chapter treasurer and president of the Middletown Chapter of the Order of The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association and a starting player with the Cincinnati Wolves ice hockey team.

Shane Mears - Bio coming soon

Catherine (Cathy) Mulligan (board member since 2008)  A graduate of the College of Mt. St. Joseph and the University of Cincinnati, holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics. She was a member of the original faculty of Miami University-Middletown where she taught mathematics for 31 years. She also taught at Fenwick High School, served as Principal and recently retired. A Middletown native, Cathie has been actively involved in such community affairs as PRISM (Preservation, Restoration, and Improvement of South Main) and the Miami Middletown Citizens Advisory Board. 

Janis Nein (board member since 2009) – A graduate from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Janis is a sales representative/designer for Alliance Printing & Mailing Services. Throughout her years of employment Janis has held positions with Knight Goodman, Inc. Federated Dept. Store in Milwaukee and freelancing from home producing many design projects for area companies and organizations. She served on the Middletown Arts Center Board of Governors many years ago and also chaired the Art Auction (major fundraiser) for the Center.

Joan Stonitsch (board member since 2008),She has a BA in English from Manhattanville College and has served as Senior Executive with significant General Management experience in strategizing, planning and motivating organizations to achieve both short and long-term results. Particular strengths include growing small to medium sized businesses, effectively orchestrating turnarounds and building a strong team.  She is recognized for integrity and commitment and has retired from the formal business world to work with non-profit, community organizations.