Board Members

Meet our Board of Directors. If you are interested in becoming a member of the board, please contact us here

Roman Warmke

President

Roman Warmke joined AAMP in 2017 after the passing of his pal John Spataro. John and Roman were instrumental in forming the Royales. They also grew up together and were about…

Stephanie Hayes

Secretary

I decided to call Athens home in the early nineties after graduating from Ohio University with a Fine Arts degree. Having many musician friends over the years; I’ve come to…

Maria Warmke

Treasurer

A native of Athens, Maria grew up dancing and has a lifelong love of literature and fiber arts. She married a local musician, and together they have two daughters, both…

Doug Brooks ("Rat")

Board Member

Doug Brooks (“Rat”) has been instrumental in the evolution of the AAMP Fund and spearheads the communications with the Santa Tree Project. His experience in the arts scene spans decades…

Dawn Graham

Board Member

Dawn Graham moved to Athens in 2009 and fell in love with the area and the people. She is passionate about promoting the arts and education in Southeast Ohio, and…

Emily Beveridge!

Board Member

Emily Beveridge has lived her entire adult life in Athens, Ohio, first coming to the city to study Painting at Ohio University in 2002. She is committed to public service,…

New Board Member Janna Chimeli

Board Member

Janna Chimeli is originally from Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has lived in Athens, Ohio, for over 21 years. She is deeply passionate about community involvement, music education, and…

Lucian Spataro

Founder/ Advisor

Lucian Spataro: President and CEO, Joe Foss Institute; Author, ‘The Long Ride‘ Lucian Spataro Jr. is an environmentalist, businessman, educator, and adventurer whose accomplishments are international in scope and local…

KC Waltz

Friends of AAMP

KC Waltz is Licensed Independent Social Worker in The Survivor Advocacy Program at Ohio University and a local musician with The Come On Come Ons. KC feels strongly in the…