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Newsletter Summary for March 2012

Here at The Center we have been busy behind the scenes working on several projects, including the launch of our new website!

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The Center in the News

The Conservation Center  (02/24/2012):

Holland Sentinel  (09/24/2011):
 Historic Trust Collection Back at Holland Armory

Chicago Ideas Week  (08/03/2011):
 About the Lab: The Marriage of Art and Science

Claims Journal  (07/26/2011):
 How to Evaluate Fine Art & Collectible Claims

Private Wealth Magazine  (07/01/2011):
 Artistry At Risk

Today’s Chicago Women  (07/01/2011):
 100 Women Making a Difference

Adjuster Insights  (04/22/2011):
 Handling Fine Art Claims

Chicago Sun-Times  (04/04/2011):
 Landmarks Group Celebrates Saving Great Building for 40 Years

Claims Advisor  (04/04/2011):
 The Fine Points of Artwork Claims

Portoluz  (03/02/2011):
 WPA 2.0: A Brand New Deal

See more news articles about The Center.

Staff

The Conservation Center staff members belong to the following institutions and organizations:

  • American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
  • Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC)
  • The Chicago Area Conservation Group (CACG)
  • Midwest Regional Conservation Group (MRCG)
  • The Arts Club of Chicago
  • National New Deal Preservation Association (Board Member) (NNDPA)
  • Midwest Chapter of the National New Deal Preservation Association (Cofounder) (MC-NNDPA)
  • College Art Association (CAA)
  • Heritage Preservation: The National Institute for Conservation
  • National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
  • The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW)
  • The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)
  • The Chicago Art Dealers Association (CADA)
  • Board Member, The Chicago Network (TCN)
  • Association of Midwest Museums (AMM)
  • Affiliate, The Property Loss Research Bureau (PLRB)
  • Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE Status)

Use the links below to go directly to the list of staff members for that department:

Executive Management

Heather Becker,  Chief Executive Officer  [resume] [email]

April Hann,  Vice President of Client Services  [email]

Laura Jagger,  Vice President of Finance and Administration  [email]

Administration

Rebecca Gridley,  National Account Manager  [email]

Sarah Hale,  Assistant Account Manager  [email]

Amanda Maddern,  Director of Conservation Services  [email]

Paintings Department

Elena Valentinovna King,  Senior Conservator of Paintings  [resume]

Rob Datum,  Associate Paintings Conservator  [resume]

Amber Smith,  Associate Paintings Conservator  [resume]

Paper Department

Olga Knopf,  Senior Conservator of Works on Paper 

Brian Kapernekas,  Associate Conservator of Works on Paper 

Frames & Gilding

Josh McCauley,  Associate Conservator of Frames and Gilding  [resume]

Framing & Fabrication

Ryan Butterfield,  Director of Custom Framing and Fabrication 

Milan Bobysud,  Custom Framing Designer and Conservation Technician 

Furniture Department

Steve Ryan,  Senior Conservator of Furniture  [resume]

Michael Young,  Associate Conservator of Furniture 

Mural Department

Dr. Margaret Nowolsielska,  Chief Conservator of Murals  [resume]

Textile Department

Iola Gardner,  Chief Conservator of Textiles 

Shipping & Installation

Paul Kirk,  Director of Transportation and Operations 

Sean Roach,  Associate Art Handler 

Kurt Buchmeier,  Associate Art Handler 

Registrar Department

Ariel VandeVoorde,  Associate Registrar 

Herb Metzler,  Kinzie Facility Manager 

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