2011 GSVA Board of Directors

Annie Cacciato

As Co-Founder and Co-President of GSVA, Annie Cacciato is a proud advocate for the creative development of all individuals. Annie is a University of Cincinnati graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Management. Her expertise lies in the strategic development and design of GSVA’s nonprofit...

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Kerry Dixon

Kerry Dixon Co-founded GSVA with Annie as a Co-president. She concentrates on in-school and after-school educational programming, specifically curriculum design and fostering arts-based pedagogy and curatorial thinking in non-arts classrooms. Prior to co-founding GSVA, Kerry was a member...

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William McConnell

William McConnell is the former Chairman of the Board (1994–2005) and CEO (1994–1999) of the Park National Bank Corporation, he and currently serves as Park National’s Chair of the Executive Committee. He is also the former Director of the Federal Reserve in Cleveland and president of the Ohio Bankers Association and the...

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Robert Abbott

Robert Abbott is founder and CEO of Shift Global, a globally-focused digital strategy and design consultancy. Areas of expertise include Strategy and Planning, Experience Creation and Design.  Robert earned his MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Seth Chin-Parker, PhD

Seth Chin - Parker, PhD is an associate professor of psychology at Denison University. His research examines the acquisition and organization of conceptual knowledge, and he has published his work in numerous leading psychological journals. Seth teaches a variety of courses at Denison...

Leslee K. Herro

Leslee K. Herro graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the Ohio State University in 1985.  She began her career with Limited Brands in 1986 and moved to Abercrombie and Fitch (“A&F”) in 1991 while it was part of the Wexner family of companies. Leslee has continued her employment with Abercrombie & Fitch after...

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Ryan Mills

Ryan Mills is Assistant Vice President of Park National Bank where he began his career in 2003. He is also Manager of Park National’s Granville office. Ryan also serves as Treasurer for Hospice of Central Ohio, member of the Midland Theater Advisory Council, and member of the Rotary Club of Granville. Ryan received his MBA from...

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Elisa Wolfe

Elisa Wolfe is a philanthropist, passionate supporter of the arts, and former businesswoman with deep roots in central Ohio.