Our Leadership
Catherine Timko
Executive Director
Catherine leads the Center’s nonprofit mission by directing strategies to deliver programs, raise funds, manage finances, support employees, engage community partners and develop long term strategies for sustainability. Her vision is inspired by the many generations of children, families, and students who value and engage with the Center’s programs and classes. Her appreciation for the natural world drives a culture of continuous improvement so that first time and longtime visitors are energized by the mission.
Our Staff
Becki Anders
Preschool Specialist
Amy Chin Armour
Preschool & Welcome Desk Specialist
Susan Ballard
Program Specialist
Angie Bendahan
Marketing & Welcome Desk Specialist
Vicky Benko
Program Specialist
Amber Buesch
Animal Programs Specialist
Annette Constantino
Program Specialist
Katy Downing
Planetarium & Program Coordinator
Dawn Galang
Preschool Specialist
Morgan Haines
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Mary Haymond
Preschool Specialist
Anna Henry
Wildlife & Program Specialist
Tim Jasinski
Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist
Jody Kennedy
Preschool Specialist
Kyle Koprowski
Lead Wildlife Specialist
Teece Lester
Preschool Coordinator
Diane Metzger
Development & Welcome Desk Specialist
Ken Miller
Exhibit & Maintenance Specialist
Carol Ormsby
Finance & Operations Coordinator
Carrie Pinney
Leadership Giving Specialist
Bill Reed
Planetarium Specialist
Molly Ruschau
Program Specialist
Mike Sandy
Facility & Maintenance Specialist
Jaylene Scarlato
Visitor Services Coordinator
Lauren Schmidt
Preschool Specialist
Julie Schroyer
Wildlife Specialist
Andrea Schwartz
Preschool Specialist
Annmarie Slyman
Preschool Specialist
Jessica Stockdale
Welcome Desk Specialist
Maggie Watson
Animal Programs Coordinator
Justin Willard
Program Specialist
Board of Directors
Zach Stephens
Board President
Zach was elected to the board in February of 2017. He is a Partner in FGMK’s Audit and Accounting Practice with over 15 years of experience. Zach provides audit, accounting and advisory services to clients across a wide variety of industries, including construction & engineering, hospitality, industrial products, and transportation.
Zach has extensive experience with a variety of accounting, auditing, and SEC technical matters and has experience serving both public and private companies that require proper coordination of audit, tax, and risk services. Zach also provides accounting advisory services to a variety of non-attest clients, including assisting with the implementation of new accounting standards and handling of emerging issues, such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) services.
Zach joined FGMK in 2023 and was previously a partner in Deloitte’s audit and assurance practice. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Miami University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Char Shryock, Board Vice President |
Char Shryock Educational Leadership Consulting LLC
Bryan Gacka, Board Treasurer | Eaton
Devin A. Barry, Board Secretary | Thompson Hine LLP
Colleen Bement | MPulse Software Inc.
Bruce Cady | IBM, Retired
Phillip M. Callesen | Baker & Hostetler LLP
John Cavalier | Immediate Past Board President | Cohen & Company
Dan Coil | JACK Entertainment
Joy Evans | Nordson Corporation
Eric German | Bober Markey Fedorovich
Monica Newell | Key Private
Bank, Retired
Jeff Pawlowski | COTSWORKS Inc.
Lindsay Radisek | PwC
Iken Sans | The Lubrizol Corporation
Kelsey Smith | Parkwood LLC
R. Scott Thomas | The Sherwin-Williams Company
Allen Waddle | Maloney + Novotny LLC
Neil J. Whitford | Calfee, Halter &
Griswold LLP
Chris Winczewski | Hyland
Karen Huhndorff, Ex-Officio | Women’s Board of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Women's Board
The Women’s Board of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center supports the organization and its mission through hands-on service, community awareness, and fundraising. It offers members an opportunity to learn about natural history, meet others with similar interests, and advance the Center’s educational mission. The Women’s Board meets regularly at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center or other locations as announced. For more information, please call 440-871-2900 or email info@lensc.org.
