Board and Staff
The Gesa Carousel of Dreams is governed by the board of the Three Rivers Carousel Foundation. The Leadership Team runs the day-to-day operation of the Carousel while the Foundation board provides fundraising support and an overall direction for the Carousel.
The Carousel is operated and maintained by a volunteer team of nearly 30 individuals while our concession and event operations are handled by paid staff.
Executive Committee
Jennifer Sorn – President
Josh McKenzie – Vice President
Ken Hahn – Treasurer
Cindy Hemsworth – Secretary
Board Members
Ken Johanning
Dan Manella
Carmen Marquart
Jack Merrill
Pat Nagle
Frank Olivetti
Marisol Peralta
Whitney Ritari
Phil Slusser
Mike Thornton
Eric VanWinkle
Leadership Team
Parker Hodge, Executive Director
Mariah Brush, Assistant Director
Kristen Cliber, Event Sales Manager
Pat Nagle, Lead Training Operator
Get Involved
Do you share a passion of community service, embrace the spirit of the carousel and have a desire to help create lasting memories for our visitors?
Consider joining the Three Rivers Carousel Foundation Board. If you can attend monthly meetings, assist with the development of programs to generate contributions to the carousel and assist with the execution of projects, you may be a good fit.