Ragnar Avery is a retired Executive Account Manager for Dow Corning Corporation (now Dow Silicones). Ragnar and his wife, Kristy, moved to Kalkaska in 2009 after her retirement from Dow Corning as a Senior Event Planner.

A transplant from Rochester, Michigan, Susan Beaufait-Bingham retired from a nursing career and lives in Traverse City. She pursued an interest in art after her retirement, and has contributed to various exhibits and has been an active member of CTAC since her move to northern Michigan.

Michelle Boyer is a retired National Board Certified middle grades teacher, and holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Miami University, a Bachelors in Education from The Ohio State University, and a Masters in Education from the University of Dayton.

Ed Boyer, a graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelors degree in Marketing and a masters degree in International Marketing from Ashland University, is a long time supporter of the arts.

Kathleen Davis had a rewarding and diverse career in a nonprofit manufacturing organization (Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI) and then at a global materials science corporation (The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI).

John Fergus-Jean, is an Emeritus Professor of Photography, former museum curator of photography, and currently a master photographic printer. He has created graduate and undergraduate art curricula, museum and university exhibitions, national art symposia, and essays and lectures.

Steve Fritz started his business as a commercial artist with the help of his mentor, Charles Forman, and found his niche in architectural illustration. He has worked on many local and national projects, as well as projects abroad from the Far East, Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.

Rob Harold and his wife retired to Petoskey in the spring of 2015. They joined CTAC that summer and have been active in the Crooked Tree community ever since. He enjoys taking classes, exhibiting his photographs, acting as a docent in the galleries, and serves on several committees.

Petoskey local DeJuan Jordan has spent the last decade reinventing himself and diving into the world of video production. His award-winning work has been seen by thousands and has helped various clients throughout Michigan and beyond.

Debbie Lamson and her husband, David reside in Kewadin and Farmington Hills. Debbie’s career began in accounting in the Detroit metro area until her daughter was born then left the business world. Once her three kids became independent, she returned to college for an art education degree.

Hal Lawrence grew up in Muncie, Indiana. Hal went to college at Vanderbilt and returned to Indiana to attend medical school at Indiana University, followed by his OBGYN Residency at the University of North Carolina.

Don Molosky grew up in the Metro Detroit area and attended the University of Detroit where he obtained a degree in finance. After graduation he worked for General Motors as a financial analyst before attending Wayne State University Law School.

Annie Montagne and her husband, Marty moved “home” to Michigan from Lake Forest, Illinois after years of spending summers Up North with their three, now adult, children. Annie started her career as a Development Director, and later served as Director of Admission for a day and boarding school.

Anne Morningstar is a full-time Professor of Art and Design at North Central Michigan College. She is co-owner of Bear Creek Organic Farm and an active member in the Northern Michigan community, serving on myriad boards and committees.

Stephen Palmer is currently a full-time artist making fish sculptures out of found objects. His work can be seen in galleries across the country. Professionally, Steve retired from Birmingham Public Schools as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

Jim and his wife, Kathy, have been summer cottagers in Bay View for over 20 years. Upon retirement, they chose to live Up North and moved to Petoskey in 2012.

Elaine Smiley is a former general education teacher, special education teacher, special education school administrator and university instructor who has worked in North Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan.

Jennifer Tobias currently resides in Chicago, IL and on Old Mission Peninsula, MI. She maintains art studios in both places, and her painting reflects the experiences of living on both sides of Lake Michigan.