Staff & Board

Staff

Duane Doxzen

CEO

Duane Doxzen

Duane has been at the Delaplaine since 2014, serving as Chief Executive Officer since 2021. He has more than 25 years’ experience in arts and heritage nonprofit administration and advancement. Duane is immensely proud of the Delaplaine’s deep impact on the community, and excited for its bright future.

Will Abbott

Director of Operations

Will Abbott

Will has been at the Delaplaine since 2021, serving as Director of Operations since 2022. He oversees day-to-day facility operations focusing on visitor safety, security, and the visitor experience. Will has many years of arts management experience, previously at the Carroll Arts Center.

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Kristen Butler

Director of Programs

Kristen Butler

Kristen has been the Delaplaine’s Director of Programs since 2020. In this role, she leads the Programs Department, overseeing exhibitions, instruction, and community engagement. She is a public historian by training, but her career path wound its way to nonprofit management.

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Jackie Clark

Marketing & Membership Manager

Jackie Clark

Jackie has worked at the Delaplaine since 2020, becoming the Marketing & Membership Manager in 2024. She manages the Delaplaine’s social media and marketing efforts, as well as managing the membership program and assisting those who support their community arts center.

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Corey Frey

Exhibitions Manager

Corey Frey

Corey Frey has been Exhibitions Manager at the Delaplaine since 2020. In this role, he works with local and regional artists on scheduling, facilitating, and managing exhibitions in the Delaplaine’s five gallery spaces and three satellite galleries. Corey is also a visual artist who exhibits throughout the region.

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Melanie Gettier

Visitor & Volunteer Services Manager

Melanie Gettier

Melanie Gettier has been Visitor & Volunteer Services Manager since 2018. She graduated with a BFA in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth. Melanie conveys her experience by ensuring client satisfaction, planning displays, and valuing the public’s safety and comfort. She also manages the volunteer program.

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Jillian MacMaster

Community Engagement Manager

Jillian MacMaster

Jillian has served as the Community Engagement Manager since 2022. In her role, she coordinates workshops for a variety of local organizations, as well as other public art education programming. She is an artist and previously worked at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.

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Hana Malone

Instruction Manager

Hana Malone

Hana has served as Instruction Manager since 2022. In her role, she performs administrative duties for educational programming including managing registrations, developing semesters of classes and workshops, and supporting instructors. She is an artist and has a background in art education.

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Marilyn Orsinger

Rentals Manager

Marilyn Orsinger

Marilyn has handled special event rentals at the Delaplaine since 2008. In this role, she has engaged clients to assure positive rental experiences for their milestone events. She has the privilege and responsibility of transforming Gardiner Hall into unique settings for more than 200 events each year.

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Anna Aruta

Receptionist

Anna Aruta

Anna has served as the Delaplaine’s Receptionist since 2023. She greets visitors and also makes sure our outgoing goes out and our incoming is processed and goes to the correct staff member. Anna is also a practicing photographic artist.

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Maxwell Bresee

Rentals Associate

Maxwell Bresee

Max has been at the Delaplaine since 2025. As Rentals Assistant, he is responsible for ensuring that Gardiner Hall is ready for renters and guests. A talented troubleshooter, Max works with clients to make their rental experience stress-free.

Scott Ferrell

Operations Associate

Scott Ferrell

Scott has been an Operations Assistant at the Delaplaine since 2022. In his role, Scott greets and assists visitors, students, and Gift Gallery shoppers. If you drop-in on a weekend, it’s likely his will be the smiling face that greets you.

David Fitzwater

Operations Associate

David Fitzwater

David has been at the Delaplaine since 2018. In his role as Operation Assistant, he greets and assists visitors, students, and Gift Gallery shoppers. David is well-known around Frederick as a multi-faceted supporter of the arts locally.

Max Peterson

Studio Associate

Max Peterson

As the Studio Associate, Max is responsible for maintaining the studio spaces and stocking art supplies. Additionally, she runs the 3rd Space Open Studio and assists with the High School Art Club.

Taylor Turner

Operations Associate

Taylor Turner

Taylor has served as Operations Associate since 2023. In her role, she assists rental staff and serves as house manager for private events. When not in her role at the Delaplaine, Taylor also runs an event balloon business.

Roxy Williams

Facilities Associate

Roxy Williams

Roxy has been at the Delaplaine since 2024. As Facilities Assistant, Roxy is responsible for “keeping up appearances” around the arts center. Roxy is a practicing artist.

2025 Board of Trustees

John C. Hanrahan

Chair

John C. Hanrahan

Senior Attorney
Brock & Scott, PLLC

Molly Carlson, PhD

Vice Chair & Corporate Secretary

Molly Carlson, PhD

Associate VP, Dean for Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Frederick Community College

Anca G. Stradley, CPA

Treasurer

Anca G. Stradley, CPA

Principal
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP)

Jon Cohen

Jon Cohen

President
Beyond Comics

Edward (Ted) S. Delaplaine, II

Edward (Ted) S. Delaplaine, II

Senior Engineer
Mink Hollow Systems

Chris Eliff, RN, CHPPN

Chris Eliff, RN, CHPPN

Pediatric Nurse Manager
Montgomery Hospice

Nick Hutchings

Nick Hutchings

Department Chair/Associate Professor
Mount St. Mary’s University

Kate Kuranda

Kate Kuranda

Senior Vice President
R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates

Peg McGreevy

Peg McGreevy

CEO
Noun HR

Matt Owens, CFP®

Matt Owens, CFP®

Financial Advisor
Edward Jones

Currie Powers

Currie Powers

Visual Arts Teacher
Friends Meeting School

Donna Rosano

Donna Rosano

President
DDR-chitecture, LLC

Kelly Russell

City of Frederick Liaison

Kelly Russell

Council Member
City of Frederick

Sue Schnaars

Sue Schnaars

Senior Investment Advisor
Wilmington Trust (M&T Bank)

Dorothy M. Van Steinburg

Dorothy M. Van Steinburg

President & CEO (Retired)
Van Steinburg Enterprises, LLC

Duane Doxzen

President & CEO

Duane Doxzen

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