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The director of The Arboretum at Penn State is appointed by the
Provost. The director's principal responsibility is to coordinate
the implementation of the Arboretum plan as approved by the Board
of Trustees in March 1999. In doing so, the director works with
an Advisory Committee, composed principally
of faculty at Penn State, and reports to a Steering
Committee of deans that is the overall governing body for
the implementation of the plan. In addition to the director, the
Arboretum is currently staffed with a director of development,
a director of horticulture/curator, an event and marketing coordinator,
administrative support assistant, and a part-time fiscal assistant.
As the staff grows, and the scope and complexity of the Arboretum's
activities increases, the Arboretum has begun to solicit the help
of non-University volunteers and community and industry representatives
in roles such as docents, advisors, and board members.
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Kim C. Steiner
Director
Email: steiner@psu.edu
Phone: (814) 865-9351
Fax: (814) 865-3725
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Dr. Steiner, a professor of forest biology in the School
of Forest Resources at Penn State,
earned his bachelor of science degree in forest biology at Colorado State
University, and his master of science and doctoral degree in forest genetics
at Michigan State University.
In 1994, Dr. Steiner worked with others to create an Arboretum Task
Force that resurrected and redirected plans for an
Arboretum near the University Park campus.
After becoming the chairman of that committee in fall 1995, Dr. Steiner
provided academic direction to the development of the
Arboretum plan by
Sasaki Associates, Inc., a plan that was accepted by the Board of Trustees as a
component of the University Park Master Plan.
Since being appointed as the Arboretum's director in October
1999, Dr. Steiner has worked with the University Administration,
the Steering Committee, the Advisory Committee, staff in the Office
of Physical Plant, and Arboretum volunteers to continue planning
the development of a master plan for the botanic gardens, promote
and coordinate research and outreach activities that serve the
Arboretum mission, and inform the community and citizens of the
Commonwealth about the vision for the future Arboretum.
One of Dr. Steiner's primary goals is to secure resources for its development
through private donations, agency
funding programs, and grants from foundations.
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Kathleen K. Reeder
Event and Marketing Coordinator
Email: kkr1@psu.edu
Phone: (814) 863-8690
Fax: (814) 865-3725
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Ms. Reeder holds a bachelor's degree in liberal arts (English)
from Mansfield State College and a master's degree in liberal
arts (English) from Penn State. Her previous positions have included
program development and administrative planning with the Central
Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation and the Mid-State
Employment and Training Consortium.
As event coordinator, she is responsible for collaborating with
other staff to develop and host special Arboretum events, such
as the pumpkin festival and spring plant sale, and for renting
spaces in the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens to the University and
public for such activities as academic receptions, reunions, and
weddings. Her duties as marketing coordinator for the Arboretum
include developing promotional materials, including the website,
brochures, posters, and newsletters, creating marketing strategies,
coordinating public relations, assisting with fund-raising activities,
and preparing grants and proposals.
Mailing Address:
Kathleen K. Reeder
Event and Marketing Coordinator
The Arboretum at Penn State
The Pennsylvania State University
336 Forest Resources Building
University Park PA 16802-3604
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Patrick J. Williams
Director of Development
Email: patrickwilliams@psu.edu
Phone: (814) 865-0441
Fax: (814) 865-3725
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Mr. Williams holds a bachelor's degree in parks and recreation/leisure
studies from Penn State. In his previous position as associate
director of corporate and foundation relations, he worked to build
corporate relationships between Penn State and Fortune 500 companies
through research, recruiting, sponsorships, and philanthropy.
Hired in January 2008 as the Arboretum's director of development,
Mr. Williams coordinates and manages fund-raising efforts.
Mailing Address:
Patrick J. Williams
Director of Development
The Arboretum at Penn State
The Pennsylvania State University
302 Forest Resources Building
University Park PA 16802-3604
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Cathy Kennedy
Administrative Support Assistant
Email: czk3@psu.edu
Phone: (814) 867-2591
Fax: (814) 865-3725
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Ms. Kennedy enjoys working to help The Arboretum at Penn State
grow into ‘the’ garden spot of Central Pennsylvania.
Her positive attitude is a strong asset for the Arboretum, and
she frequently volunteers her personal time to greet visitors
to the Smith Botanic Gardens.
Mailing Address:
Cathy Kennedy
Administrative Support Assistant
The Arboretum at Penn State
The Pennsylvania State University
320 Forest Resources Building
University Park PA 16802-3604
Mailing Address:
Director of Horticulture/Curator
The Arboretum at Penn State
The Pennsylvania State University
117 Forest Resources Building
University Park PA 16802-3604
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Nancy A. Stoner
Fiscal Assistant
Email: nas26@psu.edu
Phone: (814) 867-4262
Fax: (814) 865-3725
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Ms. Stoner holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education
from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a master’s
degree from Marist College in New York. Ms. Stoner grew up among
the vegetable and produce farms of the Mid-Hudson Valley, and
enjoys having a part-time position at The Arboretum at Penn State.
Her responsibilities include fiscal management of income and expenses,
coordinating Arboretum tours, purchasing supplies and services
for various events, and monthly fiscal reporting.
Mailing Address:
Nancy Stoner
Fiscal Assistant
The Arboretum at Penn State
The Pennsylvania State University
320 Forest Resources Building
University Park PA 16802-3604
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