Staff
Johnny Riddle, Executive Director
Johnny Riddle is a dedicated arts administrator, fundraiser, and active member of the Columbus arts community. In his role as Executive Director, he serves Franklinton Art District’s mission as the primary advocate, connector, and resource to the artists and arts organizations in Franklinton. Outside of FAD, Johnny serves on the board of directors for local nonprofit art galleries 934 Gallery and ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists. When not working with arts organizations, Johnny plays keyboard and saxophone in Columbus-based indie rock band Weird Brother
Johnny Riddle is a dedicated arts administrator, fundraiser, and active member of the Columbus arts community. In his role as Executive Director, he serves Franklinton Art District’s mission as the primary advocate, connector, and resource to the artists and arts organizations in Franklinton. Outside of FAD, Johnny serves on the board of directors for local nonprofit art galleries 934 Gallery and ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists. When not working with arts organizations, Johnny plays keyboard and saxophone in Columbus-based indie rock band Weird Brother
Board of Trustees
The Franklinton Arts District (FAD) Board of Trustees serves as the governing body of the organization. Board members are responsible for executing all aspects of the organization's events, arts programming/education, and other initiatives. FAD is a 501(c)(3) organization and the members of the Board of Trustees are not compensated for their contributions.
Board Officers
Adam Herman, Board President (Resident)
Adam Herman is Communications Director at the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB), a nonprofit association serving the state’s 88 taxpayer-funded county developmental disability service agencies. At OACB, he is responsible for overseeing media relations, stakeholder communications, and professional development. He also supports the organization’s efforts to achieve strategic advocacy objectives as a registered lobbyist.
Ashley Baker, Board Vice President
Ashley is the Manager of Client and Member Services for The Ohio State University Health Plan, where she helps oversee health and wellness programs for more than 45,000 Ohio State University employees and other community partners. Her passion for the improvement of the quality of life within the university community extends to the greater arts community in Columbus, which includes founding and organizing “K.I.D.” – the children’s program area within the former Independents' Day festival.
Donna Estep, Board Secretary
Donna Estep is the store manager for United Art and Education, a nationwide art and education retailer with a store in Hilliard, Ohio. She is a founding member of Franklinton Fridays, a monthly arts event located in The Franklinton Arts District, a steering committee member of The Big Local Arts Tent at The Columbus Arts Festival, as well as an artist working out of 400 West Street Studios.
Conner McClure, Board Treasurer
Conner McClure is the chief financial officer for Prime Social Group (PSG), an international concert, festival, and event promotion company. PSG hosts the annual Breakaway Music Festival in Columbus as well as similar events in 8 major cities including San Fransisco, Nashville, and Barcelona. His responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, accounting and tax prep for PSG and its 5 subsidiaries.
Board Members
Erin Kilkenny, Board Member (Resident)
Erin Kilkenny is a librarian at OhioLINK, Ohio's academic library consortium, and has worked at public and academic libraries across the state throughout her career. In her spare time, she volunteers with numerous community and arts organizations including the Westside Storytelling Collaborative, the Ohio Library Council, the Franklinton Board of Trade, and the Association for Information Science and Technology.
Michael Bush, Board Member (Artist) / (Resident)
Michael Bush is a self-taught abstract artist who operates out of his studio in the 400 West Rich complex in Franklinton. Michael has participated in many juried shows in Columbus including the Ohio State Fair Professional Division, Art for Life, and the Columbus Bicentennial. Michael served as the former art director for Union Bar and Food, where he curated bi-monthly art shows. A native of Gary, Indiana and current Franklinton resident, Michael is represented by Hayley Gallery in New Albany.
Callie King, Board Member
Callie King is currently the Chief of Staff at the Idea Foundry, where she works to create space that inspires and empower makers of all kinds. She serves on the Big Local Arts committee at the Columbus Arts Festival and organizes the Franklinton Fridays Music Series.
Colleen Rosshirt, Board Member (Artist) / (Resident)
Colleen Rosshirt works to improve access to justice for Ohioans as Manager in the Court Services Division at the Ohio Supreme Court. She has held numerous volunteer positions over the years, including The Dublin Irish Festival. She was a founding member of Franklinton Fridays and serves on the FF subcommittee. In her spare time, Colleen is a stained glass artist working out of 400 West Rich Street Studios.
Morgan DeBoth, Board Member
Morgan DeBoth is currently the Community Liason for Gladden Community House and works directly with many Franklinton residents. She brings with her a varied background in case management and counseling.
Board Officers
Adam Herman, Board President (Resident)
Adam Herman is Communications Director at the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB), a nonprofit association serving the state’s 88 taxpayer-funded county developmental disability service agencies. At OACB, he is responsible for overseeing media relations, stakeholder communications, and professional development. He also supports the organization’s efforts to achieve strategic advocacy objectives as a registered lobbyist.
Ashley Baker, Board Vice President
Ashley is the Manager of Client and Member Services for The Ohio State University Health Plan, where she helps oversee health and wellness programs for more than 45,000 Ohio State University employees and other community partners. Her passion for the improvement of the quality of life within the university community extends to the greater arts community in Columbus, which includes founding and organizing “K.I.D.” – the children’s program area within the former Independents' Day festival.
Donna Estep, Board Secretary
Donna Estep is the store manager for United Art and Education, a nationwide art and education retailer with a store in Hilliard, Ohio. She is a founding member of Franklinton Fridays, a monthly arts event located in The Franklinton Arts District, a steering committee member of The Big Local Arts Tent at The Columbus Arts Festival, as well as an artist working out of 400 West Street Studios.
Conner McClure, Board Treasurer
Conner McClure is the chief financial officer for Prime Social Group (PSG), an international concert, festival, and event promotion company. PSG hosts the annual Breakaway Music Festival in Columbus as well as similar events in 8 major cities including San Fransisco, Nashville, and Barcelona. His responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, accounting and tax prep for PSG and its 5 subsidiaries.
Board Members
Erin Kilkenny, Board Member (Resident)
Erin Kilkenny is a librarian at OhioLINK, Ohio's academic library consortium, and has worked at public and academic libraries across the state throughout her career. In her spare time, she volunteers with numerous community and arts organizations including the Westside Storytelling Collaborative, the Ohio Library Council, the Franklinton Board of Trade, and the Association for Information Science and Technology.
Michael Bush, Board Member (Artist) / (Resident)
Michael Bush is a self-taught abstract artist who operates out of his studio in the 400 West Rich complex in Franklinton. Michael has participated in many juried shows in Columbus including the Ohio State Fair Professional Division, Art for Life, and the Columbus Bicentennial. Michael served as the former art director for Union Bar and Food, where he curated bi-monthly art shows. A native of Gary, Indiana and current Franklinton resident, Michael is represented by Hayley Gallery in New Albany.
Callie King, Board Member
Callie King is currently the Chief of Staff at the Idea Foundry, where she works to create space that inspires and empower makers of all kinds. She serves on the Big Local Arts committee at the Columbus Arts Festival and organizes the Franklinton Fridays Music Series.
Colleen Rosshirt, Board Member (Artist) / (Resident)
Colleen Rosshirt works to improve access to justice for Ohioans as Manager in the Court Services Division at the Ohio Supreme Court. She has held numerous volunteer positions over the years, including The Dublin Irish Festival. She was a founding member of Franklinton Fridays and serves on the FF subcommittee. In her spare time, Colleen is a stained glass artist working out of 400 West Rich Street Studios.
Morgan DeBoth, Board Member
Morgan DeBoth is currently the Community Liason for Gladden Community House and works directly with many Franklinton residents. She brings with her a varied background in case management and counseling.
