Officers
President & CEO
Dick Shryock, worked for MaineHealth – Maine Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, retiring in September 2013, after thirty years. The bulk of his career was working in information technology. When Dick wasn’t working with computers he did woodworking at home and made furniture, wooden bowls, pens, bottle stoppers as well as handles for any…
Secretary / Treasurer & Artistic Director
Jill Irving has had extensive experience in the art world. After graduating SUNY-Potsdam as an art teacher, she undertook further training at the Butera School of Art as a commercial artist with a specialty in sign painting, a profession she followed for many years. Concurrently, she expanded her activities by accepting several side commissions in…
Board of Directors
President & CEO
Dick Shryock, worked for MaineHealth – Maine Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, retiring in September 2013, after thirty years. The bulk of his career was working in information technology. When Dick wasn’t working with computers he did woodworking at home and made furniture, wooden bowls, pens, bottle stoppers as well as handles for any…
Secretary / Treasurer & Artistic Director
Jill Irving has had extensive experience in the art world. After graduating SUNY-Potsdam as an art teacher, she undertook further training at the Butera School of Art as a commercial artist with a specialty in sign painting, a profession she followed for many years. Concurrently, she expanded her activities by accepting several side commissions in…
Director Emeritus
Gerry has been a professional woodcarver since 1971, a carousel restorer since 1976, and a collector of New York State folklore since seventh grade. He learned his woodcarving trade by studying in England with the late Gino Masero, one of England’s 32 master carvers. During his career, Gerry has restored over 100 pieces of antique…
Lee Graf is the manager of a Maine themed custom carousel in Mid Coast Maine. He was heavily involved in all aspects of its construction, from building the structure that houses the Carousel to overseeing the installation of the final project. All aspects of the day to day operation and maintenance of the Carousel are…
John Rudoy is a former academic, non-profit founder, and current healthcare industry consultant. In this diverse set of roles, he has built experience in grant writing, government relations, financial management, and executing on ambitious goals with constrained resources. John is passionate about the role that personal engagement and accessible local art can have in strengthening communities. Having worked to…
Mike Bernier is respected as a dynamic, accomplished Executive Operations Leader with 12+ years of progressive global experience in realizing superior results across business operations, project execution, customer care, and facilities management. A motivational, influential leader and collaborator, Mike guides team members successfully in creating and integrating strategies to improve productivity and elevate profits. He effectively…