OUR TEAM

Talented and mission-driven with lots of heart.

The War Memorial
Board of Directors

Aaron Turk Board Chair
Rick Lueders, Treasurer
Jessica T. Gregory, Secretary
Maureen Berndtson
Sierra Donaven
Rachelle Economy
Amy Chesterton, Immediate Past Chair
Colby Broadwater, IV

Salvador Martinez
Brent Ott
Victor Peltola
Jodie Rappe, M.D.
Nick Ritts
Lisa Vallee-Smith
Terence Thomas
Cheryl Wesen, M.D.
Maria Miller, President and CEO

The War Memorial
Advisory Council

Mary Lamparter
Gen. Rolf Mammen
Betsy Creedon
Beverly Curtiss Walsh
Stephanie Nicholson
Alicia Nicholson
Edward J. Russell, III

Guest Services

(313) 881-7511
Guest Services

  • Maria Miller
    President and CEO

    Nikki Charbonneau
    Chief Operating Officer

  • Claudia Corrado
    Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

    Emily Orttenburger
    Administrative Director

  • Leah Celebi
    Vice President of Brand Strategy and Engagement

  • Jennifer Sutton
    Director of Public Programs and Special Events

  • Meredith Hanoian
    Director of Fundraising and Development

  • Bryan Tampakes
    Director of Facilities

  • Rick Swaine 
    Chief Financial Officer

    Lisa Shefsky 
    Financial Administrator

  • Alondra Benoit
    Director of Hospitality

    Mike Gerlach
    Banquet Manager

    Joe Paxton
    Executive Chef

  • Ericka Sobczak
    Director of Human Resources and Culture