Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Staff
Proud to be environmental stewards through conservation and sustainable practices.
Virginia Bolshakova
Executive Director
Katie Kelly
Development Director
269-721-4291
Rick Hemerling
Finance Director
269-721-4433
Sara Syswerda
Education Director
269-721-4434
Beth Rowse
HR and Business Operations Director
269-721-4190
Joseph Curcie
Facilities Manager
269-721-4471
Dan Belson
Chef/Hospitality Coordinator
269-721-4410
Emma Olechnowicz
Community Program Manager
269-721-4473
Ellen Holste
Research and Community Engagement Manager
269-721-4170
Barb Matyasic
Guest Services and
Graphic Design Coordinator
269-721-4191
Drew Vandegrift
Stewardship Coordinator
269-721-4198
Luke Richards
Marketing Coordinator
269-721-4472
Melissa Baker
Assistant Chef
269-721-4410
Nancy Cotant
Finance Assistant
269-721-4435
Jim Kolar
Education Assistant
269-721-4434
Nicholas Miller
Facilities Assistant
269-721-4471
Hailey Dirks
Kitchen Assistant
269-721-4410
Chelsea Bivens
Housekeeper
269-721-4471