Meet our Board of Directors and staff

 
 

sarah scaife, president

The James is important to me because it helps bring art and education to our community, while preserving a piece of Williams County history. As a mother of two young children, I have found that these are the principles (art and education) that help nurture growth and give opportunities for play to our next generation.

I want to help make The James Memorial a place to learn, play, and connect in the community.

 
 

vice president, currently open

 
 

monica tininenko-reuter, treasurer/secretary

The James has been a love of mine since 2013. The Board of Directors was so helpful and welcoming at my first exhibit it felt like a great place to build lasting relationships. This place is a wonderful combination of my two passions, historic building preservation and sharing art! 

 
 
 

deana novak, board member

I love the James because sharing art with the community is my passion. I believe the arts are an integral part of a healthy lifestyle and providing the community with opportunities to experience art and art education is important to me. I also enjoy encouraging and helping artists get their work seen through showing at the James and beyond.

Keeping the arts alive in Williston along with the upkeep of the James has been my passion for over 10 years and I hope I can continue to spread the arts for many more years to come.

 
 

Emma klindworth, board member

The James is important to me as an Educator because it provides another area for art students to grow. Having the James as a space for presentation helps get the students out of the classroom. I enjoy being on the board as it has helped me get more involved in the art community. 

 
 

jim purkey, board member

 
 

belinda o’dell, board member

Art has been an outlet for me my whole life! i want to see this community continue to have a place for others to learn art, create art, and show art.as a person who didn’t flourish in academics such as math and science, i was able to truly be myself in the art room. art gave me the confidence that i was good at something and it came with ease.

art creates confidence and community. i want to see that shine here at the james and for williston.

 
 

vivian kalmik, board member

I support the James for the children!! I want them to explore and experience art!

 
 

pam elliott, administrative assistant

The James has such a great story! I love everything about this beautiful building….it’s history, it’s purpose, and the people I get to know and visit with when they stop in. Here, several of my favorite things are wrapped up in a neat little bow: love of art, history, people, and nonprofits!

 
 

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