Our Team
A dedicated staff is committed to supporting residents behind the scenes during their time at Jentel.
Beth Venn
Managing Director
Laramie, WY
Lynn Reeves
Residency Program Manager
Big Horn, WY
Butch Kennedy
Facilities
Banner, WY
Emi Whiting
Residency Assistant
Buffalo, WY
Kathryn Stevens
Assistant Director, Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts
Sheridan, WY
Ashley McCann
Residency Assistant
Dayton, WY
Board of Directors
Beginning with the first annual meeting of the Board of Directors in June 2001, Jentel has enjoyed the enthusiasm and support of a small and dynamic group of arts professionals, Neltje’s family, and University of Wyoming partners. Under their stewardship, Jentel has experienced tremendous growth and development in defining its mission and realizing its goals.
J. Scott Turpen
Chair | Laramie, WY
John Sargent
Vice Chair | Brooklyn, NY
John Small
Treasurer | Laramie, WY
Dr. Stephen Nicholas
Secretary | Mount Kisco, NY
Sharon Louden
Director | NYC, NY
David N. Jewell
Director | Chagrin Falls, OH
Jill Higham
Director | Laramie, WY
Neltje [Deceased]
Founder | Banner, WY
Review Panel
Jentel’s review panelists are visual art, literary, and music professionals who meet twice a year to review and rate applications. Panelists are routinely rotated.
Animals
Many “individuals” are committed to supporting residents during their time at Jentel.
GERTIE
LUCY
PESTO
HUGO