Who We Are

We believe that art and culture are not luxuries — they are essential. The Cultural Trust works every day to make sure every corner of the Quad Cities feels that truth.

Ready to leave a lasting legacy?

Culture doesn't sustain itself — it takes people. Meet the passionate team behind The Cultural Trust who work tirelessly to ensure the arts remain at the heart of the Quad Cities.

Woman smiling in red blazer, promoting cultural arts and community events.

Jen Lewis-Snyder

President & CEO |

Woman smiling at the Cultural Trust event, promoting arts and community engagement.

Tiffany
Bainter

Creative Operations Officer |

Professional portrait of a woman leader at The Cultural Trust, smiling confidently.

Brianna
Beard

Administrative & Events Associate |

Riley
Tallman

Executive Assistant & Special Projects Coordinator |

TRUSTEES

Linda Bowers

Board Chair, Independent Representative

Jack Cullen

Common Chord Representative

Greg Hass

Quad City Botanical Center Representative

Dave Herrell

Figge Art Museum Representative

Melissa Pepper

Board Vice Chair, Independent Representative

Kerry Smith

Putnam Museum Representative

Chris Tinsman

Independent Representative

Mike Thoms

Independent Representative

R. Scott Van Vooren

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Representative

TRUSTORS

Adriane Deines

John Deere Foundation

Greg Schermer

Adler-Schermer Foundation

C. Dana Waterman III

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation