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BOARD & TEAM

Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a group of community leaders committed to supporting exceptional play-based learning opportunities and resources for all children.

VINCE
GUERRA

BOARD CHAIR

Vice Chair, Gallagher

MEGAN
DODGENS

VICE CHAIR

Director of Diversity Leadership Strategies, The Riley Institute at Furman University

STEVEN
BARBER

Operations Manager, Brasfield & Gorrie

CORI
BURNETT

Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Michelin

SHAWNA
BYNUM

Executive Director, The Franklin School

JOHN
DAWSON

Treasurer, Correll Insurance Group

KYLIE
FELKER

President, Foster Victor Wealth Advisor

JEFF
FRENCH

Chief Information Officer, Elliott Davis, LLC

CHARLOTTE
MCDAVID

Assistant Superintendent for Transformation, Greenville County Schools

ASHLEY
PARR

Attorney, Maynard Nexsen PC

MANDY
ROBERSON

Founder, The Magic Playbook and Momma Society

ABIGAIL
WILLIAMS

General Counsel, Lima One Capital, LLC

ALEXANDER
WILLIAMS

Financial Advisor, New York Life

The TCMU Board of Directors benefits from the expertise of community members to serve TCMU and our Mission. 

If you are interested in serving on a Project, ad hoc Committee, or our Board in the future, please fill out the TCMU Board of Directors Interest Form.  We appreciate being made aware of your expertise and interest in supporting TCMU in one of these ways when the need arises.

Team

Our staff is a group of diverse and collaborative individuals enthusiastic about creating play-based experiences for families and children.

Executive

Lauren Luneckas, CEO.

Lauren Luneckas

Chief Executive Officer

Favorite exhibit: Geo’s Golf

Curry Wilson, Chief of Staff.

Curry Wilson

Chief of Staff

Favorite exhibit: Marsh Music

Nora Haskell, Executive Assistant.

Nora Haskell

Executive Assistant

Favorite exhibit: Book Nook

Rachel Spitzmiller, Director of Accounting.

Rachel Spitzmiller

Director of Accounting

Favorite exhibit: Prisma Health

Spartanburg

Raven Logan, Director of Spartanburg.

Raven Logan

Director of Spartanburg

 

The Children's Museum of the Upstate Logo.

Samantha Curiak

Spartanburg Specialist

 

Taylor Bullock, Spartanburg Coordinator.

Taryn Bullock

Spartanburg Coordinator

Development

Margaret Meadows, Chief Development Officer.

Margaret Meadows

Chief Development Officer

Favorite Exhibit : Talkin’ Trash

Katie Campbell Smith

Development Manager

Favorite exhibit: The Book Nook

Brand & Communications

Sarah Sweeny, Director of Brand and Communications.

Sarah Sweeney

Director of Brand & Communications

Favorite exhibit: Wings in the Air

Marketing

Gil Altman, Graphic Designer.

Gil Altman

Graphic Designer

Favorite Exhibit: The Upside Down

Melissa Cruz

Marketing Coordinator

Favorite exhibit: Talkin’ Trash

Community Engagement

Lindsey Lusk, Community Engagement Manager.

Lindsey Lusk

Community Engagement Manager

Favorite exhibit: Bib’s World

Michelle McCord, Community Engagement Specialist.

Michelle McCord

 Community Engagement Specialist

Favorite exhibit: SEAsations

Riley Wills, Community Engagement Coordinator.

Riley Wills

 Community Engagement Coordinator

Favorite exhibit: The Book Nook

Visitor Experience

Jenni Garcia, Senior Director of Visitor Experience.

Jenni Garcia

Senior Director of Visitor Experience

Favorite exhibit: Light Waves Ahead

Play and Learning

Ainsley Pruitt

Play and Learning Manager

Favorite exhibit: Reedy River Bend

Avery Rose Higgins

Play and Learning Guide

Favorite exhibit: Open Art Studios

Guest Services

Taylor Patterson, Guest Services Manager.

Taylor Patterson

Guest Services Manager

Favorite exhibit: The Climber

Lindsey Brakhage, Store Specialist.

Lindsey Brakhage

Store Specialist

Favorite exhibit: The Climber

Reeves Bridges, Guest Services Coordinator.

Reeves Bridges

Guest Services Coordinator

Favorite exhibit: The Cafe

Farrah Grohs

Guest Services and Birthday Party Coordinator

Favorite exhibit: Prisma Health

Facilities and Exhibits

John Richardson, Director of Facilities and Exhibits.

John Richardson

Director of Facilities and Exhibits

 Favorite Exhibit: Wheels on the Ground

Ricky Baldwin, Facilities Manager.

Ricky Baldwin

Facilities Manager

Favorite exhibit: Geo’s Golf

Josh Wilson, Exhibit Specialist.

Josh Wilson

Exhibit Specialist

Favorite exhibit: Garage Rock

Rose Keller, Facilities, Exhibits, and Rentals Coordinator.

Rose Keller

Facilities, Exhibits and Rentals Coordinator

Favorite exhibit: Publix

Aaron Brakefield

Facilities and Exhibits Tech

 

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