Meet Our Staff

Melissa

Melissa has been working with the Powers family for decades and is always ready with an interesting story about the collection.

Sonya

Sonya leads the museum with great programs, art making and exhibits. Her passion for sharing a love of art is evident.

Bobbi

You may see Bobbi pop in and out of the Powers Art Center. She works behind the scenes supporting the museum through the Ryobi Foundation.

Benjamin

Give him a level and a tape measure and you’ve got an exhibit perfectly installed. Benjamin is an artist with technical, mechanical, and people skills. A true swiss army knife solving any problem.

Bradley

An artist with the mind of an engineer, Bradley looks after all the facilities with an eye for perfection. He makes everything run smoothly with just the right sheen.

Megan

With a smile on her face Megan greets visitors and makes sure they know all about the exhibit, the art-making, and the collection. When not engaging with visitors, she is keeping us organized. 

Trish

If you are looking for an artist with the acumen of a strategist, Trish is your go-to. She’s helped nonprofits throughout the Valley grow and stabilize. Now her pencil is sharpened to help the Ryobi Foundation and the Powers Art Center.

Join Our Team

The Ryobi Foundation often has full-time, part-time, intern or volunteer opportunities. See below for current openings. You may also send us a note, your resume, and a bit about why you might want to get involved for future references. Click the “Join Us” button to send us an email. Click link below to apply online for specific openings.