Our Leadership & Volunteers

Hemet Valley Art Association is guided by a volunteer board, officers, and committee chairs who donate their time and expertise to keep the gallery, programs, and events running for our community. These leaders help steward HVAA’s mission, support artists and students, and ensure that the gallery remains a welcoming art space in Historic Downtown Hemet.

Officers

  • President: Lynn Throckmorton

  • Vice President: Briana Derum

  • Secretary: Kathy Schmitt

  • Treasurer: Anna Ives

  • Gallery Director: Art Majerus

  • Parliamentarian: Sheryl Cooley

Elected Board Members

  • Patti Greco – 1 year

  • Jenny Gagnon – 2 year

  • Pamela Flinn Schanuel – 3 year

Appointed Chairpersons & Key Roles

  • Membership / Orientation: Tracy Anderson

  • Evening of Art / Marketing Relations / School Liaison: Alison Wieman

  • Scribe: Art Majerus

  • Palette Editor / Grant Writer: Sheryl Cooley

  • Chamber of Commerce Liaison: Darlene Woodcock / Eve Khattab

  • Fundraising: Linda Baranek

  • General Member Meeting / Special Events: Patti Greco

  • Classroom Coordinator: Briana Derum

  • Social Media: Jose Pacheco

  • Web Master: Anthony Lujan

  • Media Coordinator: Jenny Gagnon

  • Gallery Calendar Coordinator: Curtis Ward

  • Photographer / Historian: Julie Jernegan

  • Sunshine: Beverly Johnson

  • Facilities: Bob Straubinger

  • Past President / Database Manager: Steve Wilkinson

Positions and Volunteer Opportunities.

Assistant Treasurer (2027)

Role:
The Assistant Treasurer supports Anna Ives, Treasurer and Executive Board Member, and will take on duties to assist in learning how financial records are kept at the gallery.

Mentor:
Anna Ives, Treasurer

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of financial software

  • Understanding of taxes and bank reconciliation

  • Ability to issue receipts for all gallery sales

  • Ability to make bank deposits

  • Commitment to keeping the gallery’s financials legal and documented per State and Federal laws