CTAC President Megan DeWindt is based in Petoskey and manages the organization and operations. She joined the staff in 2011, and was promoted to president in February 2021.
Liz curates, organizes, and designs art exhibitions for CTAC Petoskey and CTAC Traverse City. Prior to joining the staff of CTAC in 2018, Liz served as Director, Head Curator for Purdue University Galleries.
Egan Franks Holzhausen received a BFA at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a MFA from Kendall College of Art and Design. She is thrilled to join the Crooked Tree family as Studio Arts Instructor.
With a background in marketing and arts non-profits, Megan Kelto joined CTAC in 2015 to lead the Traverse City campus, and has served as its Vice President since February 2021.
Heather founded Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet in 2003 and presently directs the program, as well as instructs the upper level ballet classes of CTAC School of Ballet.
Jason Scheper, Facilities Manager, is a Licensed Electrician and holds an Associate Degree of Applied Science. He joined the staff in 2017 and is responsible for the oversight of three buildings.
Alissa Seelmann-Rutkofske joined CTAC as Program Assistant in 2021. Alissa acquired her BA in art history with a minor in fine arts and experience in public relations from Wayne State University.
Andi Symonds joined CTAC-Petoskey staff in 2021 as Event Coordinator and staff liaison for the Performing Arts Committee. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!).
Kate Wagner, Guest Experience Associate, joined the CTAC-Petoskey staff in 2021. She manages the front desk and will be the first friendly face you’ll see upon entering the Arts Center!
Kristi Wodek directs the education programs and community events at our Traverse City location. She graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Art History and Studio Art, with emphasis on ceramics.