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Staff
The Cleveland Restoration Society has a highly educated, well-trained, and dedicated professional staff. Most of the staff have advanced degrees and many receive regular training from a variety of sources, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Kathleen H. Crowther President
(216) 426-3105
For over thirty years, Kathleen has been the lead professional at CRS, and has grown the organization into a stable, influential, and relatively large NGO that is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Cleveland’s landmarks and neighborhoods. CRS, a member of the National Preservation Partners Network is known nationally as an exemplary local preservation organization with innovative programming.
Thomas Jorgensen Chief Operating Officer
(216) 426-3108
Tom joined the staff in late 2011 after being active as a Board Chairman, Board Member and Honorary Life Trustee for over 26 years. As Chief Operating Officer, Tom oversees all aspects of CRS operations with particular attention to the Heritage Home Program, budget and financial matters.
Frances Bachman Development & Events Assistant
(216) 426-3117
Frances joined the CRS staff as the Development & Events Assistant in March 2023. She works within the development department, assisting with event planning, fundraising, and membership database management. Frances holds a B.A. in both Chemistry and English Literature and formerly conducted research in mother-infant bonding at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She has extensive volunteer experience in fundraising and event planning and has served on the board of several nonprofit organizations.
Linda Barbero Heritage Home Program Associate
216-426-3111
Linda joined the staff as a Heritage Home Program Associate in October 2021. Through her position in the Heritage Home Program, Linda provides assistance to homeowners as they navigate the loan process, conducting site visits, and processing applications from start to completion. Linda currently serves on the Lakewood Heritage Advisory Board, and the Lakewood Historical Society Board of Trustees. Linda is a 2016 Cleveland State University graduate with a MPA & Historic Preservation Certificate.
Anne Doten Director of Development
(216) 426-3109
Anne joined CRS in February 2020. In her role as Director of Development, she develops and implements fundraising strategies to secure contributed income through individual gifts, memberships, and grants. Anne has 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including nearly five years at a National Historic Landmark in Miami, Florida, where she raised significant grant funding for historic preservation projects. She holds a M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona and a M.A. in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida.
Abigail Enicke Heritage Home Program Associate
(216) 426-3103
Abigail joined the staff as a Heritage Home Program Assistant in October 2019 and transitioned into the Heritage Home Program Associate position in January 2020. She works within the Heritage Home Program department where she helps homeowners learn more about the program and provides information about the various services available to them. Abigail has a M.A. in Public History from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and previously worked as the Historic Resources Specialist for the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa.
Debra Gulick Business & Accounting Manager
(216) 426-3104
Debra brings over 20 years of business management experience to the organization, from the Ozanne Construction Company to the Chartwell Group. She is experienced in working with real estate accounts and handles the audits and financial reporting for CRS.
Margaret Lann Director of Preservation Services & Publications
(216) 426-3101
Margaret joined the staff in May of 2013 as an assistant in the Heritage Home Program. She was promoted to the position of Manager of the Heritage Home Program in October of 2015. In August of 2017 she transitioned into the role of organizational development. In January 2020, Margaret transitioned to Manager of Preservation Services and Publications and, in January 2021, she was promoted to Director. In this role, Margaret provides technical assistance and building assessments, conducts surveys and facilitates historic designation. Margaret continues as editor of Facade magazine and has oversight over other CRS publications. Margaret holds a M.A. in Historic Preservation from Ursuline College.
Jamie Miles Preservation Programs Associate
(216) 426-3112
Jamie joined the staff in September of 2019 as Preservation Programs Assistant and in January 2021, she was promoted to Associate. She works with both the Heritage Home Program, helping homeowners navigate the program’s many available services, and with Preservation Services, assisting CRS’ programming and services offered to our community partners. Jamie is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University’s Art History B.A. program, and is currently working on her M.A. in Historic Preservation at Ursuline College. She previously worked as an intern for the City of Cleveland Heights’ Department of Planning and Development
Dean Pavlik Preservation Construction Specialist
Dean joined the staff in July 2015 and brings forty years of experience from residential remodeling and the construction industry to CRS. For the last fifteen years Dean worked on many historic architecture projects within the Shaker Heights area. He has worked on projects throughout all phases of remodeling and utilizes his practical experience to consult with homeowners on their technical needs in the Heritage Home Program.
Stephanie Phelps Media Relations & Community Partnerships Specialist
(216) 426-3106
Stephanie joined the staff in June of 2019 as the Marketing and Events Specialist. In this capacity she increases connections to the Cleveland story via event planning and production. Bringing over twenty year experience in journalism and media, leveraging opportunities for local, regional, and national media coverage is primary to her position. She is responsible for the marketing and production of signature programs including the Community Luncheon, Celebration of Preservation and the Annual Benefit. Stephanie holds a BA in Mass Communications and Journalism from Kent State University.
Jasmine Prezenkowski Heritage Home Program Administrative Coordinator
(216) 426-3110
Jasmine joined the staff as a Heritage Home Program Assistant in May 2022 and in October 2022, she was promoted to Administrative Coordinator. Through her position in the Heritage Home Program, Jasmine coordinates HHP events, maintains the HHP website, and assists homeowners as they begin renovation projects. Jasmine has a M.A. in History with a focus on Museum Studies from Cleveland State University and recently, completed her graduate certificate in Historic Preservation.
Peggy Sexton Events Coordinator
(216) 426-3102
Peggy joined the staff in July 2022. In her role, Peggy coordinates the annual Celebration of Preservation program, Annual Benefit, Community Luncheon, Annual Member meeting, the Sarah Benedict Circle dinner and the member SNOOP tours. She previously worked in corporate communications and non-profit development. Peggy is a graduate of Ohio University with a B.S. in Journalism.
Shannon Stokes Heritage Home Program Assistant
(216) 426-3114
Shannon joined the staff in November 2022. As a Heritage Home Program Assistant, Shannon supports homeowners by supplying program information and walking them through the initial steps of working with the HHP. She is a Degreed Interior Designer and currently is a member of the Sherwin Williams Online Color Advisory Board. She has been a licensed Broker Associate Realtor in Colorado from 2019-2021 and has 18 years of Real Estate Industry experience.