Our Board Members and Staff
Patti Atkinson - Board Chair
Deb Malone Vice Chair
Debbie Malone has served on the Board of the RRCA for over 8 years serving as Secretary, Chairman, and now Vice Chair. She is also Vice-President of the Millville Board of Education where she is currently beginning her 3rd term. Always active in Millville, Debbie serves on the Board of the Greater Millville Chamber of Commerce and is a past member of the Millville Jaycee-ettes, Miss Cumberland County Committee and Junior Miss Programs, and The Millville Soccer Association. She truly believes that the Arts is vital in developing strong and imaginative minds in children and that a strong art program is vital in building a strong community.
Debbie Malone has served on the Board of the RRCA for over 8 years serving as Secretary, Chairman, and now Vice Chair. She is also Vice-President of the Millville Board of Education where she is currently beginning her 3rd term. Always active in Millville, Debbie serves on the Board of the Greater Millville Chamber of Commerce and is a past member of the Millville Jaycee-ettes, Miss Cumberland County Committee and Junior Miss Programs, and The Millville Soccer Association. She truly believes that the Arts is vital in developing strong and imaginative minds in children and that a strong art program is vital in building a strong community.
Sheila Roselle – Treasurer
Sheila has been a board member since 2019. She served as Secretary and is currently Treasurer. She sat as a member of the City of Millville Zoning Board and as an officer at a local fraternal organization. She believes that arts in a city leads to greater civic involvement, builds relationships, and creates opportunity for all.
Sheila is a graduate of Cumberland County College (now Rowan College of New Jersey) and Rowan College of New Jersey (now Rowan University). She holds degrees in Paralegal Studies and Business Administration.
Her work experience includes the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of complex, litigated auto and general liability claims. In addition, she worked as a Foreclosure Intervention Specialist saving countless homeowners from foreclosure. These positions required deep analysis of facts and financial assessment so that all parties involved received the best possible outcome.
In her spare time, Sheila enjoys trail walking, visual and performing arts, and volunteering
where needed.
Sheila has been a board member since 2019. She served as Secretary and is currently Treasurer. She sat as a member of the City of Millville Zoning Board and as an officer at a local fraternal organization. She believes that arts in a city leads to greater civic involvement, builds relationships, and creates opportunity for all.
Sheila is a graduate of Cumberland County College (now Rowan College of New Jersey) and Rowan College of New Jersey (now Rowan University). She holds degrees in Paralegal Studies and Business Administration.
Her work experience includes the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of complex, litigated auto and general liability claims. In addition, she worked as a Foreclosure Intervention Specialist saving countless homeowners from foreclosure. These positions required deep analysis of facts and financial assessment so that all parties involved received the best possible outcome.
In her spare time, Sheila enjoys trail walking, visual and performing arts, and volunteering
where needed.
Linda Finch - Secretary
Linda Kruger Robinson
As an artist I primarily works in pastels. I love the colors of the landscape in South Jersey and the surrounding areas of Pennsylvania and Delaware. “There is a scene to paint wherever you look!” The colors of the landscape compel me to create moments that I experiences in nature. Colors chosen in my work are not necessarily true to the natural world. There is excitement in the prospect of creating light, color, pastel strokes through an arrangement of forms and texture. I derive energy and happiness finding colors that come together to create a composition and new works in pastel. I believe in
the beauty of the landscape and try to capture the feel, colors and beauty in my paintings. I recently began exploring other themes in my art , as well as still life . “My hope is that my images inspire and stimulate the viewers senses and capture a moment in time!”
I have an Art Education degree from Temple University/Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, attended The Academy of Fine Arts Continuing education program, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Barn Studio of Art , Millville NJ, pastel workshops in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and I continue my interest in learning. I previously taught art for 31 years in the Millville Public Schools (1982-2013) where I shared my excitement, enthusiasm and love of the arts with my students and I continue to teach students art in New Jersey, as well as judge local shows.
As an artist I primarily works in pastels. I love the colors of the landscape in South Jersey and the surrounding areas of Pennsylvania and Delaware. “There is a scene to paint wherever you look!” The colors of the landscape compel me to create moments that I experiences in nature. Colors chosen in my work are not necessarily true to the natural world. There is excitement in the prospect of creating light, color, pastel strokes through an arrangement of forms and texture. I derive energy and happiness finding colors that come together to create a composition and new works in pastel. I believe in
the beauty of the landscape and try to capture the feel, colors and beauty in my paintings. I recently began exploring other themes in my art , as well as still life . “My hope is that my images inspire and stimulate the viewers senses and capture a moment in time!”
I have an Art Education degree from Temple University/Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, attended The Academy of Fine Arts Continuing education program, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Barn Studio of Art , Millville NJ, pastel workshops in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and I continue my interest in learning. I previously taught art for 31 years in the Millville Public Schools (1982-2013) where I shared my excitement, enthusiasm and love of the arts with my students and I continue to teach students art in New Jersey, as well as judge local shows.
Dennis Cunningham - Trustee
Dennis attended Fleisher’s art classes in Philadelphia, and attended Philadelphia community college as a political science major and Cumberland County college for English and art.
He began his career for 10 years with his own general contracting business and ran a carpentry program for under privileged men in Kensington, Philadelphia, as part of a non-profit organization. He also worked for 5 years as a USDA inspector during summers and as a commodities inspector at Holt Pier for 15 years.
With a move to southern NJ, Dennis and his wife owned several businesses and farmed. Businesses included distributor for several types of local fruit farming, and 10 years with “Cunningham’s Fruit & Produce” and “Bayside Giftshop” managed by his wife.
Dennis volunteers for events and is a member of several local organizations. As an RRCA Board member since 2023, he has used his skills to assist with facility updates and is currently operating a consignment shop “Gemini’s Den” which includes local artists’ works.
Dennis attended Fleisher’s art classes in Philadelphia, and attended Philadelphia community college as a political science major and Cumberland County college for English and art.
He began his career for 10 years with his own general contracting business and ran a carpentry program for under privileged men in Kensington, Philadelphia, as part of a non-profit organization. He also worked for 5 years as a USDA inspector during summers and as a commodities inspector at Holt Pier for 15 years.
With a move to southern NJ, Dennis and his wife owned several businesses and farmed. Businesses included distributor for several types of local fruit farming, and 10 years with “Cunningham’s Fruit & Produce” and “Bayside Giftshop” managed by his wife.
Dennis volunteers for events and is a member of several local organizations. As an RRCA Board member since 2023, he has used his skills to assist with facility updates and is currently operating a consignment shop “Gemini’s Den” which includes local artists’ works.
Eda Shannon - Trustee
Belinda Dalton - Trustee
David Baird - Trustee
My insatiable curiosity has led me down so many pathsways in life, some even successfully! Painting, drawing, sculpting, wood, clay or metal, I aspire to inspire and share creativity with anyone who will listen. What can we learn together?
My insatiable curiosity has led me down so many pathsways in life, some even successfully! Painting, drawing, sculpting, wood, clay or metal, I aspire to inspire and share creativity with anyone who will listen. What can we learn together?
