Board of Directors
Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center is proud to have a diverse and energetic Board of Directors to contribute to the success of our organization and play a very important role in the leadership of Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center. The board composition blends skill sets, expertise, community connections, and diverse perspectives.
President: Keith Rouse
Prospecting & Strategy Analyst, MSU Business Connect
Keith first became involved with the Gallery back in 2014 and has served as Board President since 2019. Prior to becoming Board President Keith has held roles with the Lansing State Journal as well as acting as Chair of the Marketing Committee for our organization. Keith is a strong believer in art for art’s sake and the uplifting and thought-provoking power of the Arts. He is deeply involved in our efforts toward a more prominent and accessible location in Lansing while continuing to expand and deepen our relationship with the City of Lansing.
Vice President Becky Ten Brink
Becky’s passion for the arts developed, in part by growing up in a family of creatives. She received a Bachelors in Fine Art from Calvin College and a Masters in Museum Studies from John Hopkins University. Currently working at Michigan State University, Becky has enjoyed attending Lansing area arts and culture events over the past few years and is looking forward to becoming more involved with arts advocacy in the Greater Capital Region. Becky joined our Board of Directors in 2020 and envisions our organization as a highly valued arts collaborator in the Capital Region.
Secretary: Mickey Hadick
Webmaster and Content Strategist at Accident Fund Holding Inc.
Mickey believes that Art is a fundamental part of being human and has the power to inform, heal, and entertain us all at the same time. He has served as a member of our board since 2017 and assumed the role of Board Secretary in 2019. As a member of the downtown community, Mickey enjoys attending cultural events in Lansing. He is excited for Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center to become a destination for more “Lanstronauts.” Mickey’s artistry is evident as a novelist and satirist in his free time. His work can be found at www.mickeyhadick.com.
Treasurer: VACANT
Board of Directors At-Large
Rachel Beatty
Marketing Manager, Hyacinth House Greenery
Rachel’s passion for art started at an early age, and in 2011 she was one of three seniors at Holt High School to start an independent study of Fine Art and receive an AP credit- in addition, her Art was selected to be in the Student Art Exhibit at the Lansing Art Gallery. She then received a degree in Public Relations and Advertising and Studio Art at Grand Valley State University. While attending GVSU, Rachel was involved with GrandPR (a student-run PR firm) and PRSSA and assisted in the promotions of ArtPrize in Grand Rapids. After recently moving back to Lansing, Rachel looks forward to giving back to the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center by expressing enthusiasm as an advocate for art education.
Danielle Deneau
Communications Manager, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Danielle believes art has the power to open our eyes to new perspectives and experiences. Danielle is a leader in and around the community, serving on multiple boards, including the Central Michigan Public Relations Society of America, Marketing Association of Credit Unions, and NextGen@Wharton, a Wharton Center program for the Performing Arts. In addition to her service, Danielle is passionate about Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center’s mission and the opportunity it offers to Michigan artists to showcase their work right here in our state's capital.
Chelsea Roberts
Chelsea Roberts is a writer, artist, and information designer from Lansing, MI. She works professionally as a marketing strategist and occasionally publishes arts and culture news in the Lansing City Pulse. Her background in nonprofit fundraising has prepared her to serve on the board and advance the mission of the gallery.
Kim Long
Exhibits Coordinator, Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kim’s expertise as an arts administrator enhances our Board of Directors greatly. Living in Kalamazoo, she is deeply involved in arts and cultural activities in Southwest Michigan and brings diversity in geography to our Board. Her involvement dates back to 2012. She previously served in varied roles, from intern to staff. She enthusiastically supported our 50th-anniversary exhibition during her tenure at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Kim now serves on our Board’s Marketing Committee and is excited to serve the Gallery in this new capacity. Kim believes that Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center has built a strong foundation and looks forward to an even more robust slate of programs and resources to benefit Michigan artists and our community as a whole.
Brian Whitfield
Graphic Designer, State of Michigan; Professional Artist
Brian joined our board to become more deeply involved in the local art community. His professional relationship with the Gallery dates back to his college thesis exhibition in 1985. Since then, Brian has exhibited in numerous solo shows and served as a juror for public art projects, student exhibitions, and more. He believes in the Gallery as a permanent facility and envisions our future as the premiere arts and cultural center for the region. As a community member Brian is a steward in his church and has served on the Board of Directors with the Uplift Our Youth Foundation since 2005. Noteworthy accomplishments: he designed the Ingham county flag and the Michigan Mackinaw Bridge license plate.
Laurie Lonsdorf
Senior Business Consultant, Michigan Small Business Development Center
Laurie’s passion for the arts in our community is evidenced in myriad ways, including through event attendance and volunteering at arts-related activities like Lansing JazzFest and Michigan BluesFest. Originally a patron and art collector, Laurie joined our Board of Directors 2017 and currently serves as Marketing Committee Chair. One of the things Laurie enjoys most about Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center is the quality of exhibitions presented, believing them to rival those of any major city. She is invested in our process working toward truly reflecting the demographic makeup of the Greater Lansing community in our stakeholders.
Advisory Board
Patricia Cook
retired City of Lansing EDC
Mary Cusack
Dean - Fine Arts Division, Mott College
James Davis
Artist
James Duby, Jr.
Attorney, Duby & Associates
Gregg Hunt
Owner, Designers Choice Landscaping
Kevin McKinney
McKinney & Associates
Gary McRay
Attorney, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith
Dan Warmels
CPA, Warmels & Comstock
William Valevich
Vice President, Comerica Bank