Susan Klco
Executive Director and Board Chair
Susan is the founder, Executive Director, and current Board Chair of the Good Hart Artist Residency. She is a retired biologist and high school science teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Education from the University of Missouri Kansas City.
William Klco
Director of Operations
William is the current Director of Operations and board member of the Good Hart Artist Residency. He is a retired technology executive having worked for several medical-related software companies over his 35-year career. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business from Ferris State University and a Masters in Engineering Management from Western Michigan University.
Megan Klco-Kellner
Secretary
Megan has a bachelor’s degree in art from Truman State University and a master’s of fine arts from Kendall College of Art and Design. She is a working artist and the Indoor Education Manager at Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lori Lincolnhol
Treasurer
Lori is a CPA and a Senior Tax Manager at Crowe in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a master’s degree in Taxation from Grand Valley State University.
Steven Walker
Board Member
Steven is an artist living in Southern Georgia. He has a bachelor’s degree in Illustration from Virginia Commonwealth University and an MFA from Marywood University. Steven is a former artist resident (August 2018) of the program.
Amanda Hamilton
Board Member
Amanda is a working artist and the Department Chair for the school of Art + Design at Bethel University. She has an MFA focused in Painting from Claremont Graduate University. Amanda is a former artist resident (August 2017) of the program.
Mami Takahashi
Board Member
Mami is a working artist and Performance Program Coordinator at the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art. She has a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art And Design and an MFA from Portland State University. Mami is a former artist resident (June 2018) of the program.
Michelle Boyer
Board Member
Michelle Boyer is a retired National Board Certified middle grades teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Miami University, a bachelor’s degree in education from The Ohio State University, a Masters in Education from the University of Dayton, and Talented and Gifted Education certification from Bowling Green State University. She is the Co-Chair of the Education Committee at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, Michigan.
Joanna Hoge
Board Member
Joanna is an artist, Illustrator, and User Experience Designer at Alteryx. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Saint Louis University and an MFA from Southern Illinois University. Joanna is a former artist resident (May 2016) of the program.
Former Board Members
- Bill Hosterman
- Kirsten Furlong
- Kalina Wińska
- Sheridan Jones
