NATHAN SAUCEDO, PRESIDENT

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SHANNON DRISKELL, BOARD MEMBER

Shannon taught Mathematics for 29 years and is currently working part-time in Accounts Payable at BPM Lumber/ Sturley Investments, substitute teaching and tutoring.  Shannon grew up enjoying theatre and dance in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area.  She first came to Ragged Edge in 2015 when her son, Dylan came to audition for Hairspray, Jr. and has been volunteering with the theatre every since.  Shannon’s husband is also a Harrodsburg native.

TIM WHITE, VICE PRESIDENT, WEB MASTER

Tim has the distinction of being one of the original board members when RECT was founded by Mary Chelf Jones.  He spent many years working as the theater’s technical director, designing/building sets and designing lighting.  After a few years’ hiatus, Tim rejoined the board in 2015 and also enjoys performing in RECT’s productions as well as Studio-G.  By day, Tim owns and operates White Line Screen Printing and BioRhythm Wellness Hub on Main Street in Harrodsburg.  Tim organizes a Tolkien event held at Shaker Village every three years.  He is a busy man!

PAUL E. SLANINKA, JR., TREASURER

Paul hails from New York’s Hudson Valley via Miami and has more than 45 years of experience in advertising and graphic design. He owns Ghost Creative and was behind the redesign of the RECT logo and designs the banners and program books for the theatre. Paul and his wife Deborah also own Black Watch Alpacas and the Little Shoppe on the Farm. In addition, he serves on the local board of the Southern States Farm Cooperative.

Natalie D. King, BOARD MEMBER

Natalie  is Ragged Edge’s newest board member!  She is in her fifteen year of education and worked previously in corporate finance for twelve years. Natalie enjoys spending time with family, friends, hiking, reading, and of course the theatre!  She first came to Ragged in 2021 when her son, Sawyer came to audition for School House Rocks, Jr. and has been volunteering with the theatre ever since.  

REV. ALBERT J. DEGIACOMO, BOARD MEMBER

Rev. Albert J. DeGiacomo holds a Ph.D. in drama from Tufts University. He has taught drama and theatre in Pennsylvania (Mount Aloysius College) and Kentucky (Berea College) where he also directed many productions. A theatre historian, his area of interest is musical theatre, Irish drama and theatre history. In 2003, his book TC Murray, Dramatist: Voice of Rural Ireland, was published by Syracuse University Press. He is pastor of Saint Andrew Catholic Church here in Harrodsburg. He maintains his interest in theatre by writing plays.

SUZANNE WELLS, BOARD MEMBER

Suzanne Wells Miell spent over 30 years in global marketing roles including a corporate position at The Coca-Cola Company and as a consultant to Google, IBM, Audi, Nissan, GE and Bayer for their experiential marketing programs with particular focus on events, exhibits, and product launches. She led multi-cultural teams, including running the Asia-Pacific division of a marketing agency, and won several events industry awards.

After recently retiring to Harrodsburg, Suzanne has become involved with the local and state historical societies, the Centre College President’s Advisory Council, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mercer Newcomers-KY and the Bourbon Women Association. She is an avid golfer and Bridge player.