During its recent annual member meeting, the Building for Kids Children’s Museum (BFKCM) elected two new individuals to the Board of Directors. Their terms will start in January 2025. Read below for more information on each new Board Member.
James Fenlon
Director of Planning and Strategic Growth Management, U.S. AutoForce
“I support the Building for Kids somewhat selfishly – my kids grew up loving every visit to the museum. I cherish the memories made with them during those years. I also have learned that the access, content, and development opportunities the museum provides is a tremendous benefit for our community. I enjoy that I can be a small part of this organization’s impact knowing the impact it had on my own family.”
Juan Arellano
VP Finance and Administration, AZCO, Inc.
“The Building for Kids Children’s Museum is near and dear to my family’s heart. Moving from Houston to Appleton, the Children’s Museum became my one-year old’s favorite place to visit. It is exciting to see how engaging the museum is with
kids of all ages. In the short time that I have been here, I have seen several new exhibits open and a plan for many more to come. The museum’s dedication to empowering children, engaging parents, and energizing communities is what influenced my decision to be part of something bigger and join the Board.”
In addition to these elections, members of the BFKCM also re-elected:
- Dr. Abby Smolcich, Pediatrician, ThedaCare – Re-elected to 2nd term
- Carrie Willer, Ph.D., Director of Elementary Education, Appleton Area School District – Re-elected to 2nd term
About the BFKCM
The BFKCM has been inspiring discovery and building resilience through intergenerational play-based learning and exploration of the arts, sciences, and humanities since 1992. For more information about the BFKCM, including its programs and events, visit www.buildingforkids.org.
