Our 2018 Board Members and Staff
Debbie Malone Board Chair
Born and raised in Millville, Debbie Malone and her husband are life-long residents and are now the co-owners of Colonial Flowers located on High Street. Debbie expresses her creative side through her love of flower arranging and is passionate about the success of the RRCA and the downtown Millville area. Debbie is also a certified YogaFit Instructor holding a Level, 1, 2 and 3 certification and conducts evening yoga classes at the Inspira Fitness Connection. She is a current member of the Millville Chamber of Commerce, The Society of American Florists and a past member and former president of the Millville Jaycee-ettes and the Millville Soccer Association, the Miss Cumberland County Pageant and the Junior Miss Scholarship Program.
Born and raised in Millville, Debbie Malone and her husband are life-long residents and are now the co-owners of Colonial Flowers located on High Street. Debbie expresses her creative side through her love of flower arranging and is passionate about the success of the RRCA and the downtown Millville area. Debbie is also a certified YogaFit Instructor holding a Level, 1, 2 and 3 certification and conducts evening yoga classes at the Inspira Fitness Connection. She is a current member of the Millville Chamber of Commerce, The Society of American Florists and a past member and former president of the Millville Jaycee-ettes and the Millville Soccer Association, the Miss Cumberland County Pageant and the Junior Miss Scholarship Program.
Linda Finch Vice Chair
Patti Atkinson Treasurer
Patti Atkinson has been in the health and fitness field for over 40 years. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from Temple University in 1985. She has worked in corporate health centers, various health clubs in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and has been a personal trainer in health clubs and in clients’ homes. She received a teaching degree from Rowan University in 1990 and has worked in the education field for over 25 years as a teacher, facilitator, and currently as a Literacy Coach at Memorial High School. Her current work at Memorial is focused on literacy coaching, professional development for staff, and mentoring new teachers.
Patti Atkinson has been in the health and fitness field for over 40 years. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from Temple University in 1985. She has worked in corporate health centers, various health clubs in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and has been a personal trainer in health clubs and in clients’ homes. She received a teaching degree from Rowan University in 1990 and has worked in the education field for over 25 years as a teacher, facilitator, and currently as a Literacy Coach at Memorial High School. Her current work at Memorial is focused on literacy coaching, professional development for staff, and mentoring new teachers.
Eda Shannon Secretary
While not a native of Millville I have been a resident for 27 years, and a full time broker sales associate of Reeves & Melvin Real Estate located in Millville. I have always loved all aspects of the "arts", and when Millville developed the downtown Arts District I was thrilled to become a part of what I think is a very vital part of our community.
While not a native of Millville I have been a resident for 27 years, and a full time broker sales associate of Reeves & Melvin Real Estate located in Millville. I have always loved all aspects of the "arts", and when Millville developed the downtown Arts District I was thrilled to become a part of what I think is a very vital part of our community.
Marianne Lods, Executive Director Millville Development Corp – Glasstown Arts District
Marianne Lods was hired at the onset of the Arts District’s development in 2000 and has been the executive director since 2004. She is responsible for business development and retention, artistic programming for youth and adults, and marketing and tourism. Lods is a Certified Main Street Manager encouraging participation in the many programs offered by Main Street NJ to the local businesses. She is a promoter of arts and cultural tourism via the NJSCA, Art Pride, CC Cultural & Heritage Commission and the Southern Shore Region DMO. Her work history prior to 2000 includes ownership/partnership in three businesses and as the executive director of the Vineland Chamber of Commerce.
Marianne Lods was hired at the onset of the Arts District’s development in 2000 and has been the executive director since 2004. She is responsible for business development and retention, artistic programming for youth and adults, and marketing and tourism. Lods is a Certified Main Street Manager encouraging participation in the many programs offered by Main Street NJ to the local businesses. She is a promoter of arts and cultural tourism via the NJSCA, Art Pride, CC Cultural & Heritage Commission and the Southern Shore Region DMO. Her work history prior to 2000 includes ownership/partnership in three businesses and as the executive director of the Vineland Chamber of Commerce.
Linda Robinson Trustee
Linda moved to Millville from Philadelphia, Pa., and has been living and working in South Jersey for over 25 years. As an artist primarily working in pastels, oils and watercolor, she loves the South Jersey landscape and colors; there is a painting to paint wherever you look. Linda has shown work in Cumberland county at the RRCA, Gallery 50, Vineland Library and galleries in the surrounding areas. Through classes with Pat Witt, Stan Sperlak and Marie Natale, as well as classes offered at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, Fleischer Art Center, Tyler School of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Linda has been inspired to continue her journey as a working artist. Linda has an Art Education degree from Temple University and has previously taught art for 31 years in the Millville Public Schools, and continues to teach art students at the RRCA and other art centers in South Jersey.
Linda moved to Millville from Philadelphia, Pa., and has been living and working in South Jersey for over 25 years. As an artist primarily working in pastels, oils and watercolor, she loves the South Jersey landscape and colors; there is a painting to paint wherever you look. Linda has shown work in Cumberland county at the RRCA, Gallery 50, Vineland Library and galleries in the surrounding areas. Through classes with Pat Witt, Stan Sperlak and Marie Natale, as well as classes offered at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, Fleischer Art Center, Tyler School of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Linda has been inspired to continue her journey as a working artist. Linda has an Art Education degree from Temple University and has previously taught art for 31 years in the Millville Public Schools, and continues to teach art students at the RRCA and other art centers in South Jersey.
Nancy Thompson Trustee
Jameson Afanador Marrero Trustee
Matthew Daniels Trustee
Robert Dragotta Trustee
Kasey Young Trustee
Kasey is the owner of The Balance Center for Natural Health, a Wellness Studio in downtown Millville. She is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Yoga (AHC, RYT200) Instructor, and is also employed at Mints Insurance, located in downtown Millville as well, managing agency operations and sales. Kasey is the Treasurer of the Millville Thunderbolt Club, supporting local student athletes, and is thrilled to also be a part of the art community through the RRCA. She feels incredibly fortunate to be able to give back to the community in these varied ways and is passionate about bringing healing and balance in life to as many people as she can.
Jameson Afanador Marrero Trustee
Matthew Daniels Trustee
Robert Dragotta Trustee
Kasey Young Trustee
Kasey is the owner of The Balance Center for Natural Health, a Wellness Studio in downtown Millville. She is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Yoga (AHC, RYT200) Instructor, and is also employed at Mints Insurance, located in downtown Millville as well, managing agency operations and sales. Kasey is the Treasurer of the Millville Thunderbolt Club, supporting local student athletes, and is thrilled to also be a part of the art community through the RRCA. She feels incredibly fortunate to be able to give back to the community in these varied ways and is passionate about bringing healing and balance in life to as many people as she can.
Staff
Diane Roberts Executive Director
For the past 15 years, Diane Roberts worked as a freelance artist in South Jersey. Projects have included memorial portraits for the New Jersey State Police, commissions for the Army Airfield Museum for fundraising, illustrations for books through the South Jersey Traffic Safety Taskforce, winning entry in the 2003 RRCA Air Show Poster contest, and many private commissions. Original art is on permanent display in the Boy Scout Museum in Texas, the Blue Angels Headquarters in Pensacola Florida, the Pentagon, the New Jersey State Police Museum, and the New Jersey Motorsports Park. For 7 years, Diane was the Art Director/Owner of Piercell Advertising in Windsor, Ontario Canada. As Executive Director for the RRCA, her role is to serve on all committees and liaison between those and the Board of Directors, in order to maintain the mission of the RRCA, and to be host to the community in "Millville's Art Center".
Johnny Novitskie Art Associate
For the past 15 years, Diane Roberts worked as a freelance artist in South Jersey. Projects have included memorial portraits for the New Jersey State Police, commissions for the Army Airfield Museum for fundraising, illustrations for books through the South Jersey Traffic Safety Taskforce, winning entry in the 2003 RRCA Air Show Poster contest, and many private commissions. Original art is on permanent display in the Boy Scout Museum in Texas, the Blue Angels Headquarters in Pensacola Florida, the Pentagon, the New Jersey State Police Museum, and the New Jersey Motorsports Park. For 7 years, Diane was the Art Director/Owner of Piercell Advertising in Windsor, Ontario Canada. As Executive Director for the RRCA, her role is to serve on all committees and liaison between those and the Board of Directors, in order to maintain the mission of the RRCA, and to be host to the community in "Millville's Art Center".
Johnny Novitskie Art Associate
